Extreme quality piece, perfectly shows all the physical specifications of this trilobite breed. The incredible rarity of this fossil is its orange oxidation on the left eye and white on the tail. This indicates that metals present in the soil influenced its fossilization. An very good addition to a collection or as a unique decorative piece, the matrix is ​​very suitable for exposure. This fossil tells the story of the prehistoric oceans. The piece was freed from the stone through long, meticulous, precision work. Species: Hollardops Mesocristata Condition: Natural/No restorations Dimensions: Length 10.0 cm x Width 8.5 cm (Matrix) - Trilobite itselfs is Lenght 7.0 cm x Width 4.1 cm Place of discovery: Foum Ofaten, at the gates of the Sahara desert, Morocco - known for museum-quality finds. The fossil will be shipped with the utmost care. Cheers.