Fossils

Discover a remarkable Goniatite fossil from the Fammenian stage of the Devonian period, sourced from the Kowala Formation in Poland’s Kielce-Lagow Syncline.

This natural specimen, measuring 24 mm and weighing approximately 11.26 grams, features exquisite pyritization within its host rock, offering valuable insight into ancient marine life and exceptional preservation for collectors and researchers alike.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Goniatite Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: 11.26 gr / 0.4 oz

This is an excellent museum grade, cast replica of the very rare and highly prized Dipluera Dekayi trilobite. Expertly cast by Hamilton Group, Windom Shales, Rochester, New York and ready for your display cabinet. The Trilobite itself measures 115x64 mm, the entire host rock is 177x132 mm. 

Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth), and are found in the rocks of all continents.

This ancient shallow-water sea dweller would make a wonderful educational gift or a great home or office display item.  It can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.