This specimen was recovered from a fossil deposit in Bardstown Kentucky (Shelby County). This plate dates from the Ordovician period (approx. 444 to 488 million years ago). This specimen contain crinoids, bryzoans, and brachiopods. This is a cheap way to practice your preparation and ID skills - more fossils could be revealed by properly prepping these pieces.
This plate measures approx. 9 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches at it's widest points. It weighs 2169 grams.
Refer to the photo. The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing the specimen shown. Your purchase will include an ID label.
