Gryphaea specimens on matrix
Gryphaea fossils, colloquially known as a ‘Devils Toenail’.
These pieces are available in a few different sizes.
Gryphaea specimens on matrix
These are Bivalve specimens known as Gryphaea; colloquially known as the Devils Toenail.
It bears a passing resemblance to a large, twisted toenail. British folklore claims that it was believed these were created when the devil clipped his toenails.
In actuality, they were closer to oysters, a double hinged shell that has fossilised.
Our current stock consists of:
- 98x75x55MM specimen, found in Leicestershire.
- This specimen has multiple fossils in its matrix, including gryphaea, shells, and crinoids. It could potentially benefit from some preparation work - the matrix is quite a soft looking one, sedimentary siltstone or similar.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 4 × 3 cm |
| Size | 98x75x55MM, Leicestershire |
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