3D Cyathocrinites Iowensis With Long Stem

This is an beautiful specimen of the crinoid Cyathocrinites iowensis from the famous Crawfordsville, Indiana locality. It's 3.9" long and has been wonderfully prepared so that it stands out in perfect relief against the limestone matrix.

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.