EXTREMELY RARE Fossil Trilobite. Vysocania sp. Ordovician, Morocco

  

Restoration details: No reconstructions at all in this specimen. Dimensions of the specimen: 1,9 x 1,9 cm Dimensions of the matrix: 6,8 x 3,7 cm Weight: around 170 g. Finding locality: Jbel Tijarfaouine, Tizi n'Mouri (El Kaid Errami), Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Taxonomy: Order Corynexochida Kobayashi, 1935 Suborder Illaenina Jaanusson, 1959 Family Illaenidae Hawle & Corda, 1847 Species: Vysocania sp Geological period: Upper Ordovician, from Paleozoic Era. Description: Presented is a unique and completely untouched specimen of Vysocania sp.

In a spectacular semi-enrolled position. Due to its rarity and market value, this species is not normally offered online. We decided to show this one at Catawiki, thinking about all collectors that look for it and never see one available. It's a good-sized specimen, with yellowish natural colors, in a hard matrix very typical of the El Kaid Errami quarries. Wish you love it as much as we do. It's an awesome rare specimen and a unique opportunity for serious collectors. The colors of the specimen (very well preserved) result from replacing the original cuticular substances with ferritic minerals, in particular, iron oxides, abundant in this very particular geological layer. El Kaid Errami, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Probably, we will manage it. Is one extremely rare genus in Morocco.

It is known in the Czech Republic, Spain and Portugal. As far as we know, the number of confirmed Moroccan published specimens is four (4). 2017, make reference to the possible wrong ID of one Stenopareia sp. In Morocco, but there is no definitive proof.

Two of the existing specimens are part of Corbacho pers. The two best preserved, by far, are those we found and you can see them at the links below (contact if interested).

Enjoy this beautiful golden new one. Do not hesitate to ask any questions. We will be more than happy to provide any additional details. SPECIMEN EXTREMELY RARE Fossil Trilobite. TREATMENT Slightly hand-prepared matrix to enhance the specimen. Besides the intrinsic value of this specimen, as a piece of Natural History, you are acquiring a rare item, whose preparation (in specialized laboratories using micro tools) is a difficult task that takes dozens of hours and needs skills. Fossils - namely premium items - are, nowadays, also a way of investment as their value will just rise. They are increasingly also being used as decor, and luxury items, taking advantage of the mysterious beauty and framing that they can provide in appropriate spaces. 0-500 g > Europe: 8 EUR /9 USD; Rest of the world 11 EUR /13 USD. 501-100 g > Europe: 13 EUR /15 USD; Rest of the world 19 EUR /21 USD.

1-2 kg > Europe: 19 EUR /21 USD; Rest of the world 28 EUR /31 USD. After thousands of online sales in the last 15 years.

Extremely safe packaging of fragile items worldwide. (not just talk, like many sellers; tested unique extra-protections). (without the rush for listing the specimens): if you are not an expert, there are many more wrong ID fossils than you can think everywhere on the web. And we are not proud to announce you that...

Honestly stated every reconstruction details. Don't forget to visit our. Chances for making your own offers are also there. Beautiful specimen from the group.

Very well preserved and prepared for a place on any collector's museum. Begin today or enlarge your fossil collection with our top-quality specimens and our campaigns. All our fossils suffer preparation. When broken on the quarry (this is the absolutely normal process of extraction).

The rocks are glued at the laboratory. They don't suffer any major. If so, we'll tell you that for sure in each individual listing. THIS IS A GREAT ITEM FOR ANY COLLECTORS OR INVESTORS AND A LOVELY PIECE FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS.

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