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My first trilobite fossil! acanthopyge sp.


dongmin

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Although we do not normally collect trilobite fossils, this is the first time we have included acanthopyge sp.  I know that this fossil is quite rare and valuable among trilobite fossils. It seems to be a cool trilobite that appeared in the Devonian period!

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With this species, I am always doubtful. Some further investigation with UV etc., is always in season. :look:

...How to Philosophize with a Hammer

 

 

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the crack in the bottom right corner of the first photo suggests to me that this  is real.  But then I am not an expert in this field

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The cracks are a feature, not a bug, so to speak, as that is how they are found: as a thin side view of shell. They are then glued together and prepared. 

 

That said, this species is very commonly composited from parts. They can work magic in making it appear flawless. I know I would proudly display this even if it were a composited piece. :dinothumb:

...How to Philosophize with a Hammer

 

 

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