Ammonite - Fossilised animal - Cleoniceras - 93 mm (No reserve price)
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A polished Cleoniceras ammolite specimen from Madagascar, Early Cretaceous dating roughly 110–100 million years ago, with longitudinal cut and surface polish; weight 161 g, height 93 mm, authenticity Original, condition Improved.
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Scientific name: Cleoniceras sp.
Common name: Polished ammonite
Geological period: Early Cretaceous
Approximate age: Between 110 and 100 million years ago
Habitat: Shallow tropical oceans
Measurements: 93 mm
Weight: 161 g
Country of origin: Madagascar
Conservation status: Excellent – complete piece, cut and polished to highlight the internal chambers
Treatment: Longitudinal cut, surface polish. No visible restorations.
" Curiosities: Ammonites were marine cephalopods that inhabited the oceans for over 300 million years. Their spiral, chambered shell allowed them to regulate buoyancy. When sectioned and polished, they reveal internal structures and mineralized chambers that show unique fossilization processes, making each specimen a one-of-a-kind piece."
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Scientific name: Cleoniceras sp.
Common name: Polished ammonite
Geological period: Early Cretaceous
Approximate age: Between 110 and 100 million years ago
Habitat: Shallow tropical oceans
Measurements: 93 mm
Weight: 161 g
Country of origin: Madagascar
Conservation status: Excellent – complete piece, cut and polished to highlight the internal chambers
Treatment: Longitudinal cut, surface polish. No visible restorations.
" Curiosities: Ammonites were marine cephalopods that inhabited the oceans for over 300 million years. Their spiral, chambered shell allowed them to regulate buoyancy. When sectioned and polished, they reveal internal structures and mineralized chambers that show unique fossilization processes, making each specimen a one-of-a-kind piece."
Shipping:
Shipping arranged with insurance against incidents; the transport company will be chosen with highest priority according to the buyer’s location. (UPS, FedEx, GLS, local postal service, etc...). The final price includes quality materials for packaging and order preparation.
Details
Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Cleoniceras
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
Treatment
Polished
Weight
161 g
Height
93 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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