Balanocidaris

 VERY RARE Echinoid!  This type of Echinoid is MUCH MORE RARE than the Pseudocidaris mammosa that is itself a rare Echinoid.. for every 100 Pseudocidaris you might find on the market you will find MAYBE 1 Banalocidaris...

Last Modified 04/12/2012

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Name:  Balanocidaris marginata
Geologic Age: Jurassic (54 Million - 136 Million Years)
Stratigraphic detail:  Kimeridgiegien
Location: Maritimr France
Description: 
This specimen is very nice and measures approx. 2 7/16" wide at the widest point.  This is a MUST HAVE for the Echinoid Collector!!

French Balanocidaris Echinoid 2