Yoda Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I was given this Trilobite as a gift from a friend of mine He went past the same shop where I got my first fossils from (almost a year ago! ), saw a few bits in the window, went in and got me this Was told it is from Morocco, but no further info. I have had a look through my book, and think it's a Flexicalymene Can anyone confirm? MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Flexicalymene ouzregui. These are by far one of the most numerous species found, usually from nodules. 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, Kane said: Flexicalymene ouzregui. These are by far one of the most numerous species found, usually from nodules. Thanks for the ID. Aside from the first few Trilos that I started this obsession with, I haven't added any more to my collection. I guess if it is numerous, and therefore cheap, that's why he bought this one. Anyway, I was grateful that he made the effort on my behalf. MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 The affordability of this species makes it quite good for collectors getting into trilobites, not to mention it is of a decent size to better appreciate the details. To give credit to this example, it is not composited; a good number of them are found in pieces and cemented together (sometimes not using the parts of the same individual!). 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Ditto on Kane's remarks. The condition is very good compared to the vast majority seen for sale, giving it a bit of rarity even though it is a very common fossil. Your friend did well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Apparently there were a few of these available. I may go have a look myself this coming weekend. Really shouldn't. As I say, haven't made Trilobites one of my focal points for collection But if there are some decent specimens it will be worth while??? Somebody talk me out of it.......... MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Yoda said: Somebody talk me out of it.......... I leave that sort of thing up to the voices in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Yoda said: Somebody talk me out of it.......... You're on the wrong forum for that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 If the rest are as nice as that and the price is not outrageous I would snatch up the rest in a heartbeat. (Your mileage may vary) I'm guessing your friend wouldn't spend more than a pints-worth of beer for it, so . . . Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 hours ago, caldigger said: I leave that sort of thing up to the voices in my head. I guess so 12 hours ago, westcoast said: You're on the wrong forum for that.. Fossil anon. Hi, I have a problem 10 hours ago, Mark Kmiecik said: If the rest are as nice as that and the price is not outrageous I would snatch up the rest in a heartbeat. (Your mileage may vary) I'm guessing your friend wouldn't spend more than a pints-worth of beer for it, so . . . I asked him how much he paid for it. Said was £8. $10 approx. Might be able to leave work a bit early today and may go past. Otherwise will be on the weekend. MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 So I went back to the shop yesterday. They had a lot of nice stuff. They had about 5 or 6 of the Flexicalymene that my friend got me was definately the nicest of the batch. A few of them had bumps and chips. And were a bit smaller. I got these two: Also got a fern nodule. Will start another thread for that one. MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Quite nice. I approve. Of course, anything I say or think is of no consequence, but I approve anyway. I'm liking them. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Nice acquisitions! 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...
Yoda Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Mark Kmiecik said: Quite nice. I approve. Of course, anything I say or think is of no consequence, but I approve anyway. I'm liking them. I am pleased I went to go and have a look for myself. Of course I saw a load of other stuff that I have been thinking about ever since 9 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: Nice acquisitions! Thanks MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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