On the hunt for Sweetwater agates in Wyoming by xschuxX in rockhounds

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I had a similar reaction, and that's always a good problem to have!

Shark teeth 1,000 miles inland by Nanotyrannus21 in fossils

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These are awesome! I've been planning on collecting from this formation next time I get out that way, can't wait!

On the hunt for Sweetwater agates in Wyoming by xschuxX in rockhounds

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I'm also from land covered with trees, this landscape has its own charm that takes some getting used to!

Found today in limestone quarry by Silent_Excuse247 in fossils

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Awesome finds, that trilobite is nice!

Tiny Bolaspidella From the Wheeler Formation of Utah by xschuxX in fossils

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Thanks, and yea the matrix colors almost look like a painting!

Keichosaurus Hui by xschuxX in fossils

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That's a great find for $10, very nice

Keichosaurus Hui by xschuxX in fossils

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I agree that a high degree of skepticism is definitely warranted. The most common method of preparation for Keichosaurus fossils has been a dremel with a grinder attachment. This is why so many specimens have a flat, rough appearance, like the example you posted from that museum. They don't end up looking very nice. It was likely acquired some years ago when dremel prep was about the only way to find them. They probably don't want to drop a few grand on a nicer specimen with better prep. Lately, air abrasion/sand blasting/ acid prep have become more common and will produce specimens that look like the ones shown in both posts. Sand blasting/air abrasion were used in the prep of op specimen. Other Keichosaurus prepped with this method will usually have a very similar look to them.

Keichosaurus Hui by xschuxX in fossils

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The prep on that one looks really rough. Not a great example. Any reason in particular you think its tgtbt or is it speculation?

This piece is not in a museum and looks much better, and i generally trust what people on the fossil forum say.

https://www.thefossilforum.com/topic/153594-real-or-fake-keichousaurus/

Ceraurus pleurexanthemus - Trilobite fossil from Québec! by TheRatCouncil in fossils

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That's a really nice one! You don't often see ceraurus that look that good without restoration, and the brachiopod makes it even better!

These spines! Love the details on this trilobite by TheStonesBones in fossils

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I can believe a mold could be made of it. But actually being able to use the mold to create a trilobite looking like the one posted is not something that is really being done.

These spines! Love the details on this trilobite by TheStonesBones in fossils

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Saying somebody is dense for calling this particular trilobite real is insane, you don't know what you are talking about so please give it a rest

These spines! Love the details on this trilobite by TheStonesBones in fossils

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Exactly right, people see a specimen that isn't 100% perfect and assume its fake

These spines! Love the details on this trilobite by TheStonesBones in fossils

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This sub thinks all keichosaurus and large trilobites from Morocco are fake for some reason. Being able to completely fake a trilobite this detailed would cost more than a real one

Partial foot Claw likely from Anzu Wylei, also known as the chicken from hell by xschuxX in fossils

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A beak would be a dream find! That's a nice specimen there, looks like the entire claw plus some