Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp.

Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp. #1.0
Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp. #1.0
Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp. #2.1
Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp. #3.2
Fine Jorf trilobites - Fossilised animal - Austerops sp. #4.3
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Three complete Austerops sp. trilobites from Jorf, Morocco, dating to the Devonian, in a natural silicified/dolomitic limestone matrix; the largest specimen measures 33 mm long and the matrix was broken and glued with original/official authenticity.

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Species: Austerops sp.
Age: Devonian
Locality: Jorf, Morocco

Measurements: 33 mm long (largest trilobite) – c. 80 x 60 mm matrix
Weight: 249 g

Trilobites from Jorf have a unique appearance because of – or thanks to – their particular preservation in colourful silicified/dolomitic limestone. This piece consists of three complete specimens of the trilobite Austerops sp. The matrix was broken and glued and the largest trilobite was saved from that.

Species: Austerops sp.
Age: Devonian
Locality: Jorf, Morocco

Measurements: 33 mm long (largest trilobite) – c. 80 x 60 mm matrix
Weight: 249 g

Trilobites from Jorf have a unique appearance because of – or thanks to – their particular preservation in colourful silicified/dolomitic limestone. This piece consists of three complete specimens of the trilobite Austerops sp. The matrix was broken and glued and the largest trilobite was saved from that.

Details

Specimen
Fine Jorf trilobites
Scientific name
Austerops sp.
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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