Exquisite Split Cleoniceras Ammonite

Cleoniceras besairei

Class Cephalopoda, Subclass Ammonoidea, Order Ammonitida

Geological Time: Middle Cretaceous, Albian Stage (112 million years old)

Size: Fossil is 160 mm by 130 mm (each)

Fossil Site: Tulear, Madagascar

Fossil Code: KZC25

Price: Sold

Description: This spectacular ammonite is a Cleoniceras besairei from Madagascar which has been split in half and polished to show the wonderful detail within. Some of the individual chambers are open and filled with rich mahogany-colored Calcite crystals, with the septa (divisions) between each chamber preserved as white Calcite, making for a superb display piece. 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.