Outstanding Purple Olenellus fowleri Trilobite – Complete Opistothorax!

$349.00

A fine example of the highly sought after Olenellus fowleri from the Lower Cambrian of Nevada. This 4.4 cm specimen is complete including the delicate opistothorax (secondary thorax). The trilobite along with portions of the host rock are a beautifully aesthetic light purple. The matrix also features dendritic crystal growths on the right edge. The specimen has a filled crack easily visible in the photos. There is no restoration to the specimen.

Age: Lower Cambrian

Species Name: Olenellus fowleri

Locality: Lincoln County, Nevada

Formation: Pioche Shale

Out of stock

SKU: 035
Category:

Description

A fine example of the highly sought after Olenellus fowleri from the Lower Cambrian of Nevada. This 4.4 cm specimen is complete including the delicate opistothorax (secondary thorax). The trilobite along with portions of the host rock are a beautifully aesthetic light purple. The matrix also features dendritic crystal growths on the right edge. The specimen has a filled crack easily visible in the photos. There is no restoration to the specimen.

Age: Lower Cambrian

Species Name: Olenellus fowleri

Locality: Lincoln County, Nevada

Formation: Pioche Shale

Additional information

Weight 11 oz
Dimensions 14 × 6.5 × 1 cm
Age

Lower Cambrian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 4.4 cm

Matrix Dimensions

14 cm x 6.5 cm x 1 cm Weight: 11 oz