laetifico Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi all, I just got back from a Gem and Mineral show. I got some great trilobites, in particular this one. But now I am concerned it is a fake. I paid $40 and it seems too good to be true, but I don't know much. The trilobite itself is about 5 inches or 14 cm long. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have to agree. It looks fake. There seems to be a lack of detail and it has a kind of smudged look. There is no layering or overlap between the individual segments. BUT! There might be some hope. The tail end looks like it might be real. Could you post some photos of the back end? It might be a partial trilobite that has the missing parts restored. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetifico Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Thank you for your reply! Even if fake, it is a lesson for me - and it will make a cool paperweight at work. I specifically asked the seller if it was real. ;( Anyway, here is a pic of the back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yup, I think the tail might be real. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetifico Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Thank you - that makes me feel better. I appreciate your responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 You can get really ohio trilobites in good condition for cheaper than that (though small)... you might want to look for your next specimen among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Doesn't look good. A good way to learn though. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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