Natural group of Ammonites of the Genus Cleoniceras - Aioloceras Sp. - Early Cretaceous (145–100.5 million years ago) - Height: 136 mm - Width: 96 mm- 709 g - (1)

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Specimen Aioloceras Sp., a natural group of Ammonites from the Early Cretaceous (about 145–100.5 million years ago) from Mahajanga, Madagascar, weighing 709 g with dimensions 136 × 96 × 62 mm, offered as an Exclusive Collectors Specimen.

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Aioloceras Sp. - Early Cretaceous (145–100.5 million years ago) — This lot presents an exceptional natural assemblage of ammonites of the genus Cleoniceras, true fossil jewels from the Early Cretaceous of Madagascar. The arrangement of numerous specimens in a single matrix offers a fascinating visual spectacle, where the harmony of spiral forms merges with the iridescent gleam of the shells. Cleoniceras ammonites are celebrated for their extraordinary preservation and for the vivid mother-of-pearl tones that still adorn the shells today. This specimen is no exception, flaunting a color range that spans from delicate pinks and greens to intense golds and purples, whose hues dance and shift depending on the light angle, creating a changing and almost magical effect. Each ammonite displays the characteristic planispiral swirl, and some polished sections reveal the intricate sutural lines. These intricate internal geometries, known as ammonitic sutures, are not only a fascinating aesthetic element but also an indicator of the evolutionary complexity of these extinct cephalopods, which thrived in prehistoric seas about 110 million years ago. The block is completely natural, preserved as-found in its original matrix, without reassembly interventions. Provenance from one of the most renowned fossil formations in the southwest of Madagascar guarantees the piece’s authenticity and quality. This region is worldwide famous for its ability to preserve ammonites with such spectacular iridescent mother-of-pearl. The specimen offers not only a paleontological study opportunity but also a piece of striking aesthetic impact and notable collectible value. The small irregularities, fractures, or color variations visible are intrinsic characteristics of the natural formation of a fossil and attest to its authenticity and original integrity. This piece, due to its beauty and rarity, is ideal for enriching scientific collections, natural art galleries, or as a fossil sculpture of design, bringing a fragment of geological history and primordial beauty into any setting.”}} соболезнуем to=final code. Wait ensure only one JSON object. Done. However there is extraneous text

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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Aioloceras Sp. - Early Cretaceous (145–100.5 million years ago) — This lot presents an exceptional natural assemblage of ammonites of the genus Cleoniceras, true fossil jewels from the Early Cretaceous of Madagascar. The arrangement of numerous specimens in a single matrix offers a fascinating visual spectacle, where the harmony of spiral forms merges with the iridescent gleam of the shells. Cleoniceras ammonites are celebrated for their extraordinary preservation and for the vivid mother-of-pearl tones that still adorn the shells today. This specimen is no exception, flaunting a color range that spans from delicate pinks and greens to intense golds and purples, whose hues dance and shift depending on the light angle, creating a changing and almost magical effect. Each ammonite displays the characteristic planispiral swirl, and some polished sections reveal the intricate sutural lines. These intricate internal geometries, known as ammonitic sutures, are not only a fascinating aesthetic element but also an indicator of the evolutionary complexity of these extinct cephalopods, which thrived in prehistoric seas about 110 million years ago. The block is completely natural, preserved as-found in its original matrix, without reassembly interventions. Provenance from one of the most renowned fossil formations in the southwest of Madagascar guarantees the piece’s authenticity and quality. This region is worldwide famous for its ability to preserve ammonites with such spectacular iridescent mother-of-pearl. The specimen offers not only a paleontological study opportunity but also a piece of striking aesthetic impact and notable collectible value. The small irregularities, fractures, or color variations visible are intrinsic characteristics of the natural formation of a fossil and attest to its authenticity and original integrity. This piece, due to its beauty and rarity, is ideal for enriching scientific collections, natural art galleries, or as a fossil sculpture of design, bringing a fragment of geological history and primordial beauty into any setting.”}} соболезнуем to=final code. Wait ensure only one JSON object. Done. However there is extraneous text

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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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Natural group of Ammonites of the Genus Cleoniceras -
Mineral form
Aioloceras Sp. - Early Cretaceous (145–100.5 million years ago)
Supplement
Exclusive Collectors Specimen
Weight
709 g
Origin (region/city)
Mahajanga
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
136 mm
Width
96 mm
Depth
62 mm
ItalyVerified
14183
Objects sold
98.43%
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