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Spectacular 7.5 Inch Split Ammonite Pair - XL
Here is a beautiful cut and polished Cleoniceras from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. This is a large example of this species which has been cut in half and highly polished for display. It exhibits deep calcite crystal lined chambers adding to the appeal. The septa or divisions between each chamber preserved as white Calcite. The reverse side shows the clear suture pattern and the mother of pearl shell of this ammonite.
This large madagascar ammonite makes a superb display piece with tremendous historical appeal.
This large madagascar ammonite makes a superb display piece with tremendous historical appeal.
Ammonites were predatory mollusks that resembled squids with shells. These cephalopods had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells. Though their shells resemble that of a nautilus, they are actually more closely related to living octopuses. Ammonites appeared in the fossil record about 240 million years ago, barely surviving several major extinction events. The last lineages disappeared 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous.
SPECIES
Cleoniceras
LOCATION
Ambatolafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
FORMATION
N/A
SIZE
7.5"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#375
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