DatFossilBoy Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hey all, I imagine,like the 2 trilobites I posted yesterday this one is fake and carved on? Just wanted to check,just in case.What do you think? Appreciate it. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantoraptor Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 It looks like a Psychopyge sp. ,but it looks like a complete fake so stay away from this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDiamondX Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, gigantoraptor said: It looks like a Psychopyge sp. ,but it looks like a complete fake so stay away from this one. Yeah, there's a lot of air bubbles in this one. Stay far away 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 It does look fishy, even though I am no expert I still would pass it. Also is it just me or the pygidium looks a bit off? Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead9 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 The pinholes tell the story. Just not there on a real one. 2 Still Life Fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Even the pygidium looks asymmetric. As others above have indicated, walk away from this one. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 6 hours ago, DatFossilBoy said: Hey all, I imagine,like the 2 trilobites I posted yesterday this one is fake and carved on? Just wanted to check,just in case.What do you think? Appreciate it. Cheers. DFB, You might benefit from reading this article, if you haven't already. Learning what to look for will save you lots of time and angst about fake fossils. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: DFB, You might benefit from reading this article, if you haven't already. Learning what to look for will save you lots of time and angst about fake fossils. I think that is an article we ought to pin. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDiamondX Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I've read it multiple times and still find myself second guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 It's made from resin. And badly. The air bubbles are a dead giveaway. Fake! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 The Tucson fossil show was full of fake trilobites and sometimes those who purchase them to resell are not aware they are fake. Suggest you look at other sources to purchase them, sellers that know good versus bad ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 And I thought the other chimera you posted was scary. Fortunately the learning curve is quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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