5.76 Inch Fossil Crab (Macrophtalmust sp.) - Madagascar and sometimes realgar (orange)

and sometimes realgar (orange)

It is often referred to as the stone of the artist

The fruit of this tree usually produced a nut containing a single seed

" These sea creatures had soft bodies with tentacles

columnar crystals that can be thin or thick and contain a triangular cross-section when cut

5.76 Inch Fossil Crab (Macrophtalmust sp.) - Madagascar and sometimes realgar (orange)This species of crab comes from the Mahajanga Province of Madagascar. Mahajanga is a port city on the north coast. They are found in layers of very soft rock which is removed to expose the extravagant details of the body and legs. These crustaceans lived during the Pliocene Epoch, roughly 2. 5 5. 3 million years ago, and fewer are seen available each year as they are swept up by private collectors. A fossilized crab of this nature is sure to take your