Trilobites - Fossil Specimen classic ammonite shape substantial crystal habit

substantial crystal habit

One more prominent crystal rises vertically near the center

I then made a mold around the wax- so that I could later throw molten metal into the mold

Mined: Maligano Jasper is mined in very small batches and it's done by hand

weight 195g

Trilobites - Fossil Specimen classic ammonite shape substantial crystal habitMined from: Morocco Era: Paleozoic Geological Age: Devonian, approximately 419359 mya Species: Larger: Crotalocephalina gibbus, Smaller: Phacops Chotecops Description: This one of a kind trilobites fossil specimen is a sculptural display piece showing multiple trilobites rising from a carved natural matrix base. The largest trilobite is Crotalocephalina gibbus, set in an upright position, with smaller individuals arranged around it, giving the piece