Horn Coral

Object/Artifact

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Horn Coral

Entry/Object ID

78.57.95

Description

Fossil Coelenterates Montlivaltia Horn Coral. One large piece of horn coral (Order Rugosa), which appears to be flattened. Opening shows inner chambers (created by septa and tabulae intersecting?). Surface shows radial lines. Coral is conical shaped. Purported to be of Upper Carboniferous (Mississippian) age from Indiana. However, see cataloging note for issues regarding ID and age.

Collection

Delmar Smith Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.57

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Fossil Collection

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

5.25 x 2.75" (13 x 7 cm)

Location

Shelf

CS-E-3

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

July 29, 2023