LeGrand Crinoids

In 1874, a small "nest" of crinoid fossils was uncovered in the LeGrand Quarry. They were so well preserved that scientists from Iowa, Illinois, New Mexico, Indiana, and Massachusetts visited the site and with the cooperation of the quarry owner they excavated the fossils over a sixteen-year period.  These crinoids are exceptionally rare!!!

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Name: Platycrinites symmetricus & Dichocrinus inornatus (2)
Geologic Age: Lower Mississippian
Stratigraphic detail: Hampton Formation
Location: Marshall County, LeGrande, Iowa
Comments: Very nice Triple crinoid plate!   This specimen was released from the Central College Collection in Pella Iowa.  This specimen could use some modern prep work done to it with air abrasives which could release all the minute details that are there, but partially hidden by some remaining matrix.  The original prep work done to this specimen was with a pin vise!!   This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to add a RARE CRINOID to your collection!

LeGrand Iowa Crinoid  4 $450.00                                     

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Name: Dichocrinus inornatus & Aorocrinus immaturus
Geologic Age: Lower Mississippian
Stratigraphic detail: Hampton Formation
Location: Marshall County, Iowa
Comments: This specimen is just incredible.  The preservation is astounding!  Crinoids from this location are SO well preserved, that they can be identified by their colors!  There are 2 species of crinoids on this piece which are both different colors as seen in the photos.  Their contrast to the matrix make them JUMP OUT at you!  This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to add a RARE CRINOID Plate to your collection!

LeGrand Iowa Crinoid  1 $1500.00                                     

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Name: Rhodocrinites kirbyi
Geologic Age: Lower Mississippian
Stratigraphic detail: Hampton Formation
Location: Marshall County, Iowa
Comments: Very nice crinoid with stem!   This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to add a RARE CRINOID to your collection!

LeGrand Iowa Crinoid  2 $285.00                                     

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Name: Rhodocrinites kirbyi & Aorocrinus immaturus
Geologic Age: Lower Mississippian
Stratigraphic detail: Hampton Formation
Location: Marshall County, Iowa
Comments: Very nice Rhodocrinites crinoid with stem laying on top of an Aorocrinus!   This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to add a RARE CRINOID to your collection!

LeGrand Iowa Crinoid  3 $385.00