Fake Hollardops Trilobite?

[Jupiter]

I got a Hollardops trilobite for Christmas, though I think it might be a fake (or lazy/rushed preparation). The seller says it's from Morocco. I've taken the best photos I can given my lighting and camera; if you need more photos I'm happy to try

 

Air bubbles in the matrix? I couldn't find any air bubbles in the exoskeleton though.

 

Changing matrix colour and more air bubbles. Even the trilobite itself can be seen changing colour along its edges at the very top of its bend.

 

Bottom of rock.

 

Close-up of the left cheek and eye. Note the absent eye details.

 

 

 

Close-up of the tail.

[Ludwigia]

I'd say it's bad prep. A faker would do a much better job and ask a higher price. It's normal for sediments to change color like this.

[Jupiter]

1 hour ago, Ludwigia said:

I'd say it's bad prep.

That's comforting--I would have been heartbroken if it was fake.. Hopefully more people reply just to be sure

[Kane]

Yes, it is real, albeit somewhat butchered in preparation. 

[Malcolmt]

Real

[Jupiter]

1 hour ago, Kane said:

Yes, it is real, albeit somewhat butchered in preparation. 

 

1 hour ago, Malcolmt said:

Real

 

This is nice to hear, thank you!

[aeon.rocks]

Real, butchered, paint and resto, thus hope you didn't pay much.