First fossils in my collection..

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I used to have some fossils when I was younger, but they've all been lost to time.

 

Just purchases these from some highly rated sellers online. I like them for different reasons. Any opinions? They were cheap. The plant was $4.50 and the Trilobite was $13 (it's just 3/4 of an inch). The fern is about 2 x 2 1/2 inches. What do you think of them? It's a Cambrian trilobite btw.

 

 

[Wrangellian]

What can you tell us about them? (ie. age/location of the fern - I know the origin of the trilo piece: Utah)

The trilo looks to have some sort of glossy coating, which I would not want on my specimens, but if you like it, the price seems OK for a specimen with 2 kinds of bug, if only partials.

[fossilcrazy]

Most of us have similar beginnings. Where you go from here and how long is the difference. Researching books and joining clubs accelerates growth, experience and a collection fast. 

Happy Hunting!

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7 hours ago, Wrangellian said:

What can you tell us about them? (ie. age/location of the fern - I know the origin of the trilo piece: Utah)

The trilo looks to have some sort of glossy coating, which I would not want on my specimens, but if you like it, the price seems OK for a specimen with 2 kinds of bug, if only partials.

The trilobite is Elrathia kingii. The little broken bugs are Peronopsis (not sure what species) and the fern - all I know is it's from the Pennsylvanian.

[Darktooth]

I think they are a good start to a new collection!