Struveaspis bignoni (Corbacho, 2014)

Era: Paleozoic

Period: Middle Devonian

Stage: Eifelian (393.3 - 387.7 Ma)

Location: Jorf

Formation: Tazoulaït

Horizon: Phacopids

Coordinates: 31°27'28.9"N 4°29'06.1"W

Region: Drâa-Tafilalet

Province: Errachidia Province, Morocco.

Largest trilobite measures: 67 x 32 mm / 2.63 x 1.25 in

Matrix measurements: 214 x 175 x 33 mm / 8.42 x 6.88 x 1.29 in

Weight: 2.140 Kg / 75.49 oz

Description: A unique and extremely rare assemblage of trilobites from the famous Jorf quarry, prepared by expert hands using a hammer and sandblasting tool, with superb results. It contains seven complete specimens. UV 365 light examination indicates that this piece has no fractures other than the natural fractures necessary for its extraction from the mountain. The rock in this quarry is extremely hard due to its high silica content. The fossils are well-preserved, 100% natural, and unaltered, without paint.

This piece will be shipped insured in a safety package to arrive in perfect condition.