Reserve Authentic Ordovician Mortality Plate – 7 Brittle Stars & Rare Carpoids
Reserve Authentic Ordovician Mortality Plate – 7 Brittle Stars & Rare Carpoids
SKU:RAOMP–7BSRC.1819
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This breathtaking 19.8lb plate from the Kataoua Formation (Morocco) showcases a rare prehistoric catastrophe. Unlike standard specimens, this slab boasts a high-density cluster of 7 complete Brittle Stars (Ophiuroids) and several large, high-contrast and rare Carpoids—primitive, asymmetrical organisms highly prized by echinoderm collectors.
Product Specifications:
Dimensions: 18" Wide x 19" Tall x 1" Thick
Weight: 19.8 lbs
Specimen Count: 7 Complete Brittle Stars + multiple large Carpoids.
Contrast: Natural golden-orange limonite detail against a tan sandstone matrix.
Origin: Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco (Ordovician Period).
Collector Features:
High Relief: 3D preparation makes specimens "pop" from the stone.
Investment Grade: Massive scale and specimen density suitable for galleries or private collections.
Authenticity: 100% natural; no composites or resin reconstructions.
Free fully insured shipping and black metal stand included.
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