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6.3" Ordovician Brittle Star (Ophiura) Fossil - Morocco
This is a large Ophiura brittle star fossils from the Kataoua Formation of Morocco. These Ophiura brittle stars are Ordovician in age, or approximately 450 million years. The dark orange coloration is due to the oxidization of iron pyrite. There is one repaired crack in the rock.
Comes with a display stand.
Comes with a display stand.
SPECIES
Ophiura sp.
AGE
LOCATION
El Kaid Rami, Morocco
FORMATION
Kataoua formation
SIZE
6.3" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#49210
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