Rare Ophiura Brittle Starfish Small Fossil Plate turtle Photo 1 is Grade A

Photo 1 is Grade A - good condition with both side teeth

Stretch gauge is 13mm / hanging gauge is 11mm

5cm height to the slice

A medium polished Fish standing carving made of Banded Onyx Calcite with an incredible mix of earthy coloured Calcites such as greens

Rare Ophiura Brittle Starfish Small Fossil Plate turtle Photo 1 is Grade AOphiura ophiura "Serpent Star" Brittle Starfish. These Ophiura brittle stars are Ordovician in age, or approximately 450 million years. The dark orange coloration is due to the oxidization of iron pyrite. May includes other small fossil species or starfish limbs. This fossil has an incredibly clear image of the shape of the fallen starfish. Situated in limestone. Mined in Kataoua Formation, Morocco, North Africa. Approx. 8. 9cm x 6. 9cm x 1. 8cm.