Ammonite - Fossilised shell - Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) besairiei - 16.4 cm

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Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) besairiei ammonite specimen from the Lower Cretaceous (Albian) of Madagascar, natural condition, 16.4 cm in height with most of the nacreous shell preserved; stand not included.

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Species: Aioloceras besairiei
Age: Cretaceous, Albian
Locality: Mahajanga, Madagascar

Measurements: 16.4 cm diameter
Weight: 1.28 kg

A very beautiful Aioloceras ammonite with most of the original nacreous shell layers (mother of pearl) preserved. Both sides have been prepared.

The stand is not included in the lot.

Species: Aioloceras besairiei
Age: Cretaceous, Albian
Locality: Mahajanga, Madagascar

Measurements: 16.4 cm diameter
Weight: 1.28 kg

A very beautiful Aioloceras ammonite with most of the original nacreous shell layers (mother of pearl) preserved. Both sides have been prepared.

The stand is not included in the lot.

Details

Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) besairiei
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
16.4 cm
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Objects sold
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