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3.9" Cut & Polished Nautilus (Cenoceras?) Fossil - France
This is a fossil nautilus (Cenoceras sp.?) that was collected near Lyon, France. It is Toarcian (Jurassic period) in age, or approximately 180 million years old. It has been cut in half and polished to a glossy finish, revealing the calcite crystal lined chambers. It has been cut flat along one edge, however it comes with an acrylic display stand for preferred presentation.
About Nautilus Fossils
autilus is a classic shelled cephalopod with a fossil history spanning more than 500 million years. Fossil nautilus shells are instantly recognizable by their tightly coiled, chambered structure, created as the animal grew and adjusted buoyancy using a central siphuncle. These fossils often preserve beautiful suture patterns, internal chambers, and sometimes even traces of original nacre. Found in marine deposits worldwide and frequently mineralized with calcite or chalcedony, fossil Nautilus specimens provide a striking glimpse into ancient seas and showcase one of the most enduring designs in natural history.
A picture of a modern day Nautilus.
autilus is a classic shelled cephalopod with a fossil history spanning more than 500 million years. Fossil nautilus shells are instantly recognizable by their tightly coiled, chambered structure, created as the animal grew and adjusted buoyancy using a central siphuncle. These fossils often preserve beautiful suture patterns, internal chambers, and sometimes even traces of original nacre. Found in marine deposits worldwide and frequently mineralized with calcite or chalcedony, fossil Nautilus specimens provide a striking glimpse into ancient seas and showcase one of the most enduring designs in natural history.
A picture of a modern day Nautilus.
SPECIES
Cenoceras sp.?
LOCATION
Near Lyon, France
SIZE
3.9" wide nautilus
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#152704
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