Rare Ophiura Brittle Starfish Small Fossil Plate turtle which is caused by the

which is caused by the inclusion of Red Rutilated Hematite

5cm height to the slice

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

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the extreme fragility of this material

Stretch gauge is 13mm / hanging gauge is 11mm

Rare Ophiura Brittle Starfish Small Fossil Plate turtle which is caused by theOphiura 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.