Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 6.57" Ophiurida dimetrodon A moment of impact captured

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it can be found around the world and is sought after for its beautiful purple hues

This pyroclastic mineral comes from the island of Java

so please be aware of this if nickel is an issue for you

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Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 6.57" Ophiurida dimetrodon A moment of impact capturedBrittle Stars are one of the oldest groups of animals in the fossil record. Their whip like arms and star shaped bodies have remained relatively unchanged through hundreds of millions of years, which is a testament to their evolutionary success. This specimen is a 6. 57" pair of Ordovician Ophiurida Brittle Stars, which lived over 440 million years ago. Members of the genus could be found all over the world and resembled modern brittle stars in shape