This starfish fossil is approximately 1.75 inches wide on a matrix plate that measures 4 inches x 3 inches x .5 inches and weighs 194 grams. Starfish have been around since the early Ordovician Period, dating back 450 million years. This specimen appears to be from the extinct genus Petraster. The rusty color of the fossil is natural due to oxidized iron. Starfish fossils are rare, so this piece is priceless. You will receive the exact item pictured in this listing.
