Solnhofen Starfish

The quarry where these came from had been closed, but the owner opened it back up due to demand for these starfish.. that is the good news.. the bad news is that after following the starfish layer for a short distance.. it dipped into a fault and disappeared.. way too deep to quarry.. and the quarry has been closed permanently now.. so these are THE LAST to come from the quarry and it's highly unlikely that they will be found elsewhere.   The owner is a good friend and I managed to pick up a nice group of these.. but once they are gone.. they are gone.

Last Modified 04/11/2008

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Name: Ophiopetra (Remains of over 40 Starfish!!)
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

This plate measures approx. 28" long and runs from 8-12" from top to bottom.. Excellent plate!!
 

Solnhofen Starfish Plate 15 $750.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 7 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 12 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 19 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 21 $145.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 24 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 25 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 27 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 28 $90.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 29 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 30 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 31 $25.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 32 $40.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 35 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 36 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 37 $45.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 38 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 39 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 40 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 42 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 45 $30.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 47 $65.00                        

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Name: Ophiopetra sp.
Geologic Age: Jurassic
Stratigraphic detail: Solnhofen Limestone
Location: Hienheim, Germany

Solnhofen Starfish 48 $100.00