These come in two species types: proteus or Phacops.

Each of these well preserved fossils has been carefully exposed from the rock to reveal some amazing detail. In many cases it is possible to actually see the individual cells of the compound eye.

They may be small but they show excellent detail. Something really special to treasure.

Trilobite fossil size: 20-30mm. Rock size: 45-60mm.

These trilobites fossils from Morocco are approximately 340 million years.

The name trilobite was derived from the fact that their bodies were comprised of three-lobes: head (cephalon), thorax (main body and tail (pygidium).  This arrangement is can be see on modern-day insects and arthropods.

Trilobites are now extinct but were one the first creatures to swim in our ancient oceans.  They were the first group of creatures to develop good eyesight.

Trilobites have always held a great fascination for fossil hunters. Perhaps it is because they look like a big woodlouse.  There are many different species of trilobite and they can be found in marine palaeozoic rocks all over the world.

Fossiled ammonite found and prepared in Lyme Regis.
It is approximately 195 million years old (Jurassic) and the species is called promicroceras.
The ammonite has been revealed in its original rock.
Whilst the size of these ammonites we have to offer is fairly consistent, the size of the rock does vary.
The rock is usually between 5-10cm in size.

A top quality example of a Madagascan ammonite fossil.
The ammonite fossil has been sliced in to reveal the crystallized chambers and the cut surface has been polished.
The external shell surface has also been polished.
The diameter ranges from 8-9 cm.
Comes in a black presentation box and fact sheet. 

Note: the actual specimen that you receive will differ slightly from the image but will be of comparable quality.