Ammonite - Fossilised animal - Argonauticeras besairiei - 21 cm

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Original and authentic Argonauticeras besairiei ammonite specimen from the Mahajanga Basin, Madagascar, dating to the Lower Cretaceous, natural condition, measuring 21 cm in height and diameter with 9 cm breadth and weighing 3.7 kg, polished to reveal its superb suture lines.

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Species: Argonauticeras besairiei
Age: Cretaceous, Albian
Locality: Mahajanga Basin, Madagascar

Measurements: 21 cm diameter – 9 cm breadth
Weight: 3.7 kg

Superb polished ammonite with beautiful suture lines and pinkish shell. The last preserved septum has been prepared to reveal its characteristic shape.
An uncommon species that is rare in this size. Minor cracks were filled prior to polishing.

Species: Argonauticeras besairiei
Age: Cretaceous, Albian
Locality: Mahajanga Basin, Madagascar

Measurements: 21 cm diameter – 9 cm breadth
Weight: 3.7 kg

Superb polished ammonite with beautiful suture lines and pinkish shell. The last preserved septum has been prepared to reveal its characteristic shape.
An uncommon species that is rare in this size. Minor cracks were filled prior to polishing.

Details

Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Argonauticeras besairiei
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
21 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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