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Ichtyosaurus, real or fake?

I am writing to seek professional guidance regarding a fossil specimen I recently inherited from a private collection. The piece is identified as an Ichthyosaur skull, reportedly sourced from the marine strata of Guizhou Province, China.I have attached high-resolution images for your review. I would appreciate your expert opinion on its authenticity. I specifically noticed a distinct white vein crossing the specimen, which appears to be a calcium/calcite deposit filling a natural fracture in the matrix. I would like to know if this specific feature is consistent with authentic fossils recovered from the Guizhou region.Thank you very much for your time and for sharing your expertise. I look forward to hearing from you.

u/Tough_Access_6705 — 6 days ago