Bellissima - Rara - Metallica - Fossilised shell - Special Fossil Ammonite Douvilleiceras Mammillatum with Metallic Features. - 310 mm - 270 mm
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This ammonite represents a true natural masterpiece, a witness to a distant era when primordial seas were inhabited by extraordinary creatures. It is a magnificent specimen of the species Douvilleiceras mammillatum, characterized by astonishing details that make it unique in its kind.
This specimen stands out for its visual presence and its spiral structure. An ideal piece for collectors or fossil enthusiasts.
The undulate ribbing, which runs along the entire shell, is typical of the species Douvilleiceras mammillatum.
One of the most spectacular features of this ammonite is the presence of natural metallic formations, made of pyrite or marcastite, which developed during the fossilization process. These inclusions give the surface a bright silvery effect that contrasts beautifully with the natural tones of the shell.
The surface of the ammonite features a natural color palette ranging from beige to light gray, enriched with fascinating mineral veins and dendritic details, resembling small dark branches.
This ammonite comes from Madagascar, a region famous for the exceptional quality of its fossils. Douvilleiceras mammillatum is an iconic species of the Lower Cretaceous, with an estimated age of around 120 million years.
The presence of metallic mineralizations and extraordinary preservation makes this specimen perfect both as an exhibition piece and as a decorative element in prestigious environments. It is ideal for enriching a collector's collection or representing a unique investment in the field of fossils.
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 TranslateThis ammonite represents a true natural masterpiece, a witness to a distant era when primordial seas were inhabited by extraordinary creatures. It is a magnificent specimen of the species Douvilleiceras mammillatum, characterized by astonishing details that make it unique in its kind.
This specimen stands out for its visual presence and its spiral structure. An ideal piece for collectors or fossil enthusiasts.
The undulate ribbing, which runs along the entire shell, is typical of the species Douvilleiceras mammillatum.
One of the most spectacular features of this ammonite is the presence of natural metallic formations, made of pyrite or marcastite, which developed during the fossilization process. These inclusions give the surface a bright silvery effect that contrasts beautifully with the natural tones of the shell.
The surface of the ammonite features a natural color palette ranging from beige to light gray, enriched with fascinating mineral veins and dendritic details, resembling small dark branches.
This ammonite comes from Madagascar, a region famous for the exceptional quality of its fossils. Douvilleiceras mammillatum is an iconic species of the Lower Cretaceous, with an estimated age of around 120 million years.
The presence of metallic mineralizations and extraordinary preservation makes this specimen perfect both as an exhibition piece and as a decorative element in prestigious environments. It is ideal for enriching a collector's collection or representing a unique investment in the field of fossils.
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
Bellissima - Rara - Metallica
Scientific name
Special Fossil Ammonite Douvilleiceras Mammillatum with Metallic Features.
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
10400 g
Height
310 mm
Width
270 mm
Depth
150 mm
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