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Polished Cymatoceras Nautilus Ammonite Fossils x 2 From Maintirano, Madagascar
R3,175.20 ZAR
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Polished Cymatoceras Nautilus Ammonite Fossils x 2 From Maintirano, Madagascar
184-255-260530BM
RETAIL PRICE
R3,175.20 ZAR
Sale price
R3,175.20 ZAR
Regular price
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
A NOTE FROM NICK
A pair of polished Cymatoceras Nautilus Ammonite Fossils with minor opalization on both pieces. These are also date back from the Cretaceous period, roughly 120 million years ago, they are much rarer than most Ammonites.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Cymatoceras Nautilus Ammonite Fossils
This ammonite Cymatoceras comes from the Maintirano, Madagascar, where deposits from the area have produced some of the finest known collection fossils. Typically dating back to the Cretaceous period, roughly 120 million years ago, it testifies to the biological richness of the tropical seas of the Cenomanian, a period marked by the greatest depth ever reached by the sea. The Cymatoceras is recognized by its massive and strongly ribbed shell. It is a nautiloid shape, approaching its current descendant: the nautiles. These are much rare than most Ammonites.
ASSOCIATED MINERALS
Aragonite, Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz
ASSOCIATED FEATURES
Iridescent
ASSOCIATED COLOURS
Brown, Red, White, Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5 to 5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Maintirano, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 96 - 157 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.98 kg
