LARGE Split Cleoniceras Ammonite

Cleoniceras besairei

Phylum Cephalopoda, Class Ammonitida, Family Phylloceratidae

Geologic Time: Middle Cretaceous, Albian Stage

Size mm (25.4mm=1 inch): 240 mm by 200 mm (each)

Fossil Site: Tulear, Madagascar

Fossil Code: KZC17

Price: Sold


Cleoniceras besaireiDescription: This spectacular ammonite is a Cleoniceras besairei from Madagascar which has been sagitally split in half and polished to show the wonderful detail within. Some of the individual chambers are open and filled with a rich array of beige gray and brown Calcite crystals, with the septa (divisions) between each chamber preserved as white Calcite, making for a superb display piece. In addition some of the chambers are open geode fashion, allowing you to see the crystalline detail within. This is a fine example of an ammonite from the Albian (112 m.y.a) deposits of Madagascar, one that is sure to be a fine addition to any ammonite collection when you consider it is easily twice the size of many offered today. The larger examples are much harder to come across, and few equal this in quality.

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Cleoniceras besairei
Cleoniceras besairei
Cleoniceras besairei

Cleoniceras besairei

Cleoniceras besairei

Cleoniceras besairei

Cleoniceras besairei   Cleoniceras besairei

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