Trilobite - Fossil skeleton

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Description from the seller

Fossilized trilobite on rock matrix – Paleontological specimen.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM-QUALITY PIECE.

Remarkable fossil specimen featuring a trilobite preserved on its natural rock matrix, particularly clearly visible with its body fully preserved.

The rock has a natural mineral texture, with variations in color and irregularities that highlight the specimen’s age and authenticity.

Trilobites are now-extinct marine arthropods that lived during the Paleozoic Era. Their fossils are particularly prized by collectors for the diversity of their forms and the wealth of anatomical detail.

This set makes an interesting addition to a paleontology collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or a private collection dedicated to marine fossils.

Characteristics

* Type: Fossilized trilobite.
* Number of specimens: 1
* Preservation: On natural rock matrix
* Special feature: Trilobite with its body visually fully preserved.
* Colors: Brown, ochre, gray, and dark shades
* Appearance: Pronounced relief and visible body segmentation
* Condition: Specimen on matrix with natural irregularities, cleaned and treated..
* Geological period: Devonian.
* Origin: Morocco.

The piece will be carefully packaged for transport.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM-QUALITY PIECE.

Seller's Story

We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand. Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home. Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment. Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home. We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece. We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
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Fossilized trilobite on rock matrix – Paleontological specimen.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM-QUALITY PIECE.

Remarkable fossil specimen featuring a trilobite preserved on its natural rock matrix, particularly clearly visible with its body fully preserved.

The rock has a natural mineral texture, with variations in color and irregularities that highlight the specimen’s age and authenticity.

Trilobites are now-extinct marine arthropods that lived during the Paleozoic Era. Their fossils are particularly prized by collectors for the diversity of their forms and the wealth of anatomical detail.

This set makes an interesting addition to a paleontology collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or a private collection dedicated to marine fossils.

Characteristics

* Type: Fossilized trilobite.
* Number of specimens: 1
* Preservation: On natural rock matrix
* Special feature: Trilobite with its body visually fully preserved.
* Colors: Brown, ochre, gray, and dark shades
* Appearance: Pronounced relief and visible body segmentation
* Condition: Specimen on matrix with natural irregularities, cleaned and treated..
* Geological period: Devonian.
* Origin: Morocco.

The piece will be carefully packaged for transport.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM-QUALITY PIECE.

Seller's Story

We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand. Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home. Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment. Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home. We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece. We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Trilobite
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Cleaned and treated EXCEPTIONAL PIECE OF MUSEUM-QUALITY.
Weight
800 g
Authenticity
Original/official
France
723
Objects sold
100%
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