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Fossils-3 Killer Waldron Pyritized Brachiopods-Trilobite Crinoid

$ 13.2

Availability: 67 in stock
  • Condition: New

    Description

    Offered here are 3 beautifully prepared, pyritized brachiopods from the Waldron Shale Formation from Blue Springs Quarry (filled with water) in Waldron, Indiana, Silurian in age. The brachiopod on the left measure 1/
    4
    ” wide
    . The matrix measures 2 5/8” x 1 5/8”.
    The middle brachiopod measures
    1/2
    ” wide and is full of pyrite crystals. The matrix measures 2” x 1
    3/4
    ”. The
    brachiopod on the right measures
    1/2”
    wide. The matrix measures 2” x
    2
    ”. As you can see from the pictures, the brachiopods are nicely articulated and all are pyritized. This beautiful piece was found about 20 years ago during the time we had a lease on part of the old Blue Springs Quarry outside Waldron, Indiana. The quarry is full of water and is in a legal battle. No collecting allowed. If you have purchased multiple items, please do not send payment until I send an invoice. If you pay before I send you an invoice, shipping could cost you more and I will ship in separate shipments/packages. Shipping cost is the responsibility of the buyer. If you plan on buying multiple “buy it now items” please add all of them to your cart and make one purchase and request an invoice. Thank you.