Cephalopoda, Ammonoidea
Geologic Time: Cretaceous
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 80 mm diameter, 43 mm across at living chamber on a 70 mm diameter 18 mm thick polished Calcite base
Fossil Site: Erfoud, Morocco
Fossil Code: CBD06
Price: $150.00
 Description:
A spectacular ammonite from Morocco which has been polished which
shows wonderful detail within. Most of the individual chambers are
filled with rich caramel and rose -colored Calcite crystals, with
the septa (divisions) between each chamber preserved as beige Calcite,
making for a superb display piece. The complex suture pattern is called
Ammonitic, as distinguished from the more simple Ceratitic and Goniatitic
patterns. It has been drilled to accept a metal rod to allow it to
be pivoted on its Calcite base while positioned in its life attitude,
so as to be observed from any angle. This is a fine example of an
ammonite from the Cretaceous deposits of Morocco, one that is sure
to be a fine addition to any ammonite collection. |
