Rare fossil ammonite Mammites nodosoides with dendrites from Morocco- 1031.31 g
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Rare fossil ammonite specimen from Morocco featuring dendritic mineral patterns, weighing 1031.31 g, sized 150×125×58 mm and dated to about 168.3–170.3 million years old (Cleoniceras ammonites, 100% natural).
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Rare Fossil Ammonite Specimen with Unique Geological Structures and Dendrites
This fascinating ammonite fossil stands out for its unusual geological structures and the impressive dendrites that run across the surface like delicate, tree-like patterns. This dendritic formation, created by mineral deposits over millions of years, gives the fossil an additional aesthetic element and highlights the natural beauty of the piece. The light and earthy tones create a harmonious color play that underlines the unique character of this find.
This impressive fossil specimen of an ammonite fascinatingly shows the traces of ancient formation and the natural aging processes over millions of years.
The spiral basic structure of the shell is still clearly recognizable and gives the piece its characteristic, harmonious form. The surface shows an appealing mix of warm brown, beige, and ochre tones, animated by fine veining and natural textures.
Partially, shimmering areas and glossy remnants of fossil structure can be seen, making the piece appear lively under changing light incidence. The subtle polish brings the inner details and the organically grown structure to particular prominence, while the overall matte appearance preserves the ancient, archaic character.
As a remnant of an extinct marine inhabitant from the Jurassic or Cretaceous, this ammonite embodies the fascination with geological time scales and the beauty of fossil natural art. A special collector’s piece that makes earth history tangible in the truest sense.
Weight: 1031.31 g
Size: 150x125x58 mm
Treatment: None
Age: 168.3-170.3 million years
Origin: Morocco
Gem Type: 100% Natural Ammonites Cleoniceras
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Rare Fossil Ammonite Specimen with Unique Geological Structures and Dendrites
This fascinating ammonite fossil stands out for its unusual geological structures and the impressive dendrites that run across the surface like delicate, tree-like patterns. This dendritic formation, created by mineral deposits over millions of years, gives the fossil an additional aesthetic element and highlights the natural beauty of the piece. The light and earthy tones create a harmonious color play that underlines the unique character of this find.
This impressive fossil specimen of an ammonite fascinatingly shows the traces of ancient formation and the natural aging processes over millions of years.
The spiral basic structure of the shell is still clearly recognizable and gives the piece its characteristic, harmonious form. The surface shows an appealing mix of warm brown, beige, and ochre tones, animated by fine veining and natural textures.
Partially, shimmering areas and glossy remnants of fossil structure can be seen, making the piece appear lively under changing light incidence. The subtle polish brings the inner details and the organically grown structure to particular prominence, while the overall matte appearance preserves the ancient, archaic character.
As a remnant of an extinct marine inhabitant from the Jurassic or Cretaceous, this ammonite embodies the fascination with geological time scales and the beauty of fossil natural art. A special collector’s piece that makes earth history tangible in the truest sense.
Weight: 1031.31 g
Size: 150x125x58 mm
Treatment: None
Age: 168.3-170.3 million years
Origin: Morocco
Gem Type: 100% Natural Ammonites Cleoniceras
Our shipping costs are checked and approved by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that conducts final inspection, collection, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently.
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Details
Main mineral
Rare fossil ammonite Mammites nodosoides with dendrites
Mineral form
from Morocco
Weight
1031.31 g
Country of origin
Morocco
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