3 million years old spiny fossil gastropod - Fossilised shell - Hystrivasum locklini
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Hystrivasum locklini, a 3.0–3.6 M.Y.A. spiny fossil gastropod from the Piacenzian/Pliocene, in natural condition with excellent preservation and sharp details, 7.5 cm, originating from Florida, USA, from an old collection with display included.
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Rare specimen of Hystrivasum locklini, a distinctive Pliocene gastropod known for its impressive spiny ribs. This species is highly sought after by collectors due to its striking morphology and overall visual appeal.
The specimen shows excellent preservation, with well-defined spines and ribbing, natural coloration, and clear morphological details. H. locklini is recognized for its massive, ornate shell structure, making it an attractive piece for both scientific study and display.
Condition
Very good preservation, no visible restorations.
Sharp details and strong relief
Ideal for fossil shell collections or decorative display.
Origin: Florida, USA (Pliocene)
7.5 cm
From an old collection.
Nice display included.
Seller's Story
Don & Donna Fossils finally moved to Spain.
We are a Don & Donna Fossils, a couple united by the love of exploration, field research, professional preparation and museum display of fossils from all over the world.
This formula, combined with a desire to improve, makes us a winning team dedicated to our Fossil World.
Larisa is been passionate about fossils since was a child. Her strengths are perfectionism, perseverance and creativity, hence her ability to work and prepare these fossils as authentic, unique and aesthetic as possible. The pieces with which she is famous and which she boast the most are spiny ammonites.
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don & Donna
Rare specimen of Hystrivasum locklini, a distinctive Pliocene gastropod known for its impressive spiny ribs. This species is highly sought after by collectors due to its striking morphology and overall visual appeal.
The specimen shows excellent preservation, with well-defined spines and ribbing, natural coloration, and clear morphological details. H. locklini is recognized for its massive, ornate shell structure, making it an attractive piece for both scientific study and display.
Condition
Very good preservation, no visible restorations.
Sharp details and strong relief
Ideal for fossil shell collections or decorative display.
Origin: Florida, USA (Pliocene)
7.5 cm
From an old collection.
Nice display included.
Seller's Story
Don & Donna Fossils finally moved to Spain.
We are a Don & Donna Fossils, a couple united by the love of exploration, field research, professional preparation and museum display of fossils from all over the world.
This formula, combined with a desire to improve, makes us a winning team dedicated to our Fossil World.
Larisa is been passionate about fossils since was a child. Her strengths are perfectionism, perseverance and creativity, hence her ability to work and prepare these fossils as authentic, unique and aesthetic as possible. The pieces with which she is famous and which she boast the most are spiny ammonites.
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don & Donna
Details
Specimen
3 million years old spiny fossil gastropod
Scientific name
Hystrivasum locklini
Geological Period
Piacenzian, Pliocene, 3.0-3.6 million years ago
Condition
Natural
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