Septarian ammonite – Fascinating natural relic with an impressive crystal structure Septarian ammonite on matrix- 36413.32 g
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This extraordinary collectible combines the fascinating structure of a fossil ammonite shell with the characteristic septarian formation and presents itself as an impressive fusion of fossil, mineralization, and natural rock matrix. In the center is the richly detailed ammonite with its clearly discernible whorls and the finely defined fossil structure. Surrounding the fossil is a striking network of dark, brown, and golden-yellow crack fillings that run like natural veins through the light beige to sandy matrix. Especially striking are the strongly yellowish mineral regions along the crack systems, which form a strong contrast to the dark matrix and the fossil ammonite. The high-gloss polished surface brings even the finest details and the exceptional drawing of this piece to light and allows a fascinating view into its geological formation history. Through the combination of a well-recognizable ammonite fossil, pronounced septarian structure, and varied mineralization, this freeform piece possesses a special scientific as well as decorative appeal. An extraordinary piece of natural art for discerning fossil and mineral collectors, which showcases the connection between Earth history and natural aesthetics in an impressive manner.
Stone: Very Rare! Septarian with Ammonite
Weight: 36,413.32 g
Size: 455x400x95 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Madagascar
Age: 168.3–170.3 million years
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This extraordinary collectible combines the fascinating structure of a fossil ammonite shell with the characteristic septarian formation and presents itself as an impressive fusion of fossil, mineralization, and natural rock matrix. In the center is the richly detailed ammonite with its clearly discernible whorls and the finely defined fossil structure. Surrounding the fossil is a striking network of dark, brown, and golden-yellow crack fillings that run like natural veins through the light beige to sandy matrix. Especially striking are the strongly yellowish mineral regions along the crack systems, which form a strong contrast to the dark matrix and the fossil ammonite. The high-gloss polished surface brings even the finest details and the exceptional drawing of this piece to light and allows a fascinating view into its geological formation history. Through the combination of a well-recognizable ammonite fossil, pronounced septarian structure, and varied mineralization, this freeform piece possesses a special scientific as well as decorative appeal. An extraordinary piece of natural art for discerning fossil and mineral collectors, which showcases the connection between Earth history and natural aesthetics in an impressive manner.
Stone: Very Rare! Septarian with Ammonite
Weight: 36,413.32 g
Size: 455x400x95 mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Madagascar
Age: 168.3–170.3 million years
Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what incurs these shipping costs.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs save..
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 color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and smartphone may display color qualities differently.
Details
Main mineral
Septarian ammonite – Fascinating natural relic with an impressive crystal structure
Mineral form
Septarian ammonite on matrix
Weight
36413.32 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
