Ammonite - Fossilised shell - Aioloceras besairiei

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Aioloceras besairiei is a natural condition Ammonite from the Lower Cretaceous (Albian) of Mahajanga, Madagascar, measuring 15.4 cm in diameter and 0.92 kg, with most of the original nacre preserved and both sides prepared.

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

Measurements: 15.4 cm diameter !
Weight: 0.92 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: 15.4 cm diameter !
Weight: 0.92 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 besairiei
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
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