Ammonite Cleoniceras sp.
Specifications
- Found:
- Mahajanga, Madagascar
- Genus:
- Cleoniceras
- Specimen size:
- Diameter 18,3 cm (7.2")
- Age:
- 100-113 mln years
- Specimen weight:
- 634 g (22.36 oz)
- Period:
- Cretaceous
Description
Different places on earth are famous for their fossils. Some are known for fish fossils, while others for flower prints. Madagascar is famous for its beautiful ammonites from the genus Cleoniceras, which contain calcite crystals.
The ammonite sawn in half demonstrates the strict, mathematically verified proportions of the mollusk shell, combined with the incredibly beautiful calcite geodes, into which its internal cavities have turned. No less remarkable are the stunning colors that open up to our gaze.
Such an ammonite will undoubtedly serve as a chic decoration for your interior and will be a wonderful gift.