2.9" Cyathocrinites Iowensis - Crawfordsville Crinoid

This is an killer specimen of the inadunate crinoid Cyathocrinites iowensis. It's just under 3" tall and the preparation on this piece is spectacular. There is a partial stem of another crinoid right next to it. Many hours of preparation went into this beautiful specimen.

The Mississippian aged Edwardsville Formation exposed in Montgomery County, Indiana is world renown for it's amazing crinoids. There are over 60 known species from the formation and when properly prepared they are preserved in beautiful, 3D relief.