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HORNED CYPHASPIS LAB PREPPED - Atlas Mountain Range, Morocco DEVONIAN PERIOD: 395 - 345 million years ago The "Horned" Cyphaspis trilobite was a fascinating and delicate creature of the ancient seas. The bizarre set of horns forking out from the cephalon set this species apart as an extremely rare variety not to be confused with the more common non-horned types. All spines on this superb example are completely free of any matrix and protrude off the trilobite exactly as they were when this creature was alive. Each spine is 100% GENUINE AND ORIGINAL! Due to the fragile nature of trilobite spines, it is VERY common to blast the trilobite free of all matrix (and their original spines) and recreate them by using putty or resin and reattaching them to the body. If you see spines that look droopy, abnormally thick or lacking a nice gradual taper from the body to a fine point, then it is almost certain the spines are fake. Furthermore, many authentic and original trilobite spines have the same grainy pustulose surface that can be found on areas of the body. Spines that lack this are clay-looking or smooth on their surface should be highly suspect. If you look closely at the images above, you can see these spines are authentic based on the lack of these tell-tale signs of restoration. The demand for authentic spiny trilobite specimens is very strong and they are always in VERY limited supply. We guarantee the genuineness of all the spines on this example. This exquisite specimen has been carefully and skillfully prepared with modern micro-blasting equipment under a high-power microscope. The result is meticulous removal of all matrix and complete preservation of the most minute ORIGINAL AND COMPLETELY NATURAL details. Worthy of any museum exhibit as well as your private collection, this fossil of superb, investment quality and features fine detail and all genuine free-standing spines. This 100% genuine Horned Cyphaspis trilobite represents the highest grade one can find in ANY trilobite specimen and is a must have for those collectors that demand only the best! ZERO RESTORATION AND THE FINEST 3D SPECIMEN OF THIS RARELY SEEN TRILOBITE! 3" x 2.75" with original matrix, animal 1.45" in length $745 TR3301 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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