Fossil Nautilo - Cymatoceras Sp. - Opalization on Shell - Fossilised shell - Cymatoceras sp. - Perfect State of Preservation - 140 mi - 110 mm
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Nautilus fossils are the fossilized remains of ancient marine mollusks, part of the cephalopod family along with octopuses, squid, and the extinct ammonites.
Nautilus fossils are famous for their stunning external shells wrapped around with spiral patterns and colorful chambers. The Nautilus still exists today and inhabits the deep coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
These living Nautilus creatures are called 'living fossils': a rare type of creature very similar biologically to their ancient fossil ancestors.
In the last 500 million years, the evolution of the Nautilus has been slow and minimal, which means that Nautilus fossils are very similar to living Nautilus creatures.
Ammonites, another famous type of cephalopod fossil, are completely extinct, so Nautilus are the only cephalopods with an external shell that swim in the seas in the modern world.
This specimen shows about 50% of the shell in a beautiful brown color due to the presence of Aragonite, while the other half displays pearly hues.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateNautilus fossils are the fossilized remains of ancient marine mollusks, part of the cephalopod family along with octopuses, squid, and the extinct ammonites.
Nautilus fossils are famous for their stunning external shells wrapped around with spiral patterns and colorful chambers. The Nautilus still exists today and inhabits the deep coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
These living Nautilus creatures are called 'living fossils': a rare type of creature very similar biologically to their ancient fossil ancestors.
In the last 500 million years, the evolution of the Nautilus has been slow and minimal, which means that Nautilus fossils are very similar to living Nautilus creatures.
Ammonites, another famous type of cephalopod fossil, are completely extinct, so Nautilus are the only cephalopods with an external shell that swim in the seas in the modern world.
This specimen shows about 50% of the shell in a beautiful brown color due to the presence of Aragonite, while the other half displays pearly hues.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
Fossil Nautilo - Cymatoceras Sp. - Opalization on Shell
Scientific name
Cymatoceras sp. - Perfect State of Preservation
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
Treatment
Polished
Weight
1450 g
Height
140 mi
Width
110 mm
Depth
93 mi
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