{"product_id":"3-5-cleoniceras-ammonite-fossil-cluster-on-stand-madagascar-jurassic-age-06jzz931","title":"3.5\" Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil Cluster on Stand Madagascar Jurassic Age","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: \u003cspan\u003eMahajanga Province,\u003c\/span\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.1 Ounces (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.5 inches long, 1.8 inches wide, 1.2 inches thick (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 95, 7);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix w\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eith Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eThe items pictured are the ones you will receive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(160, 89, 13);\"\u003eCleoniceras Ammonites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring the ancient oceans into your home or collection with this breathtakingly beautiful, polished Cleoniceras ammonite. Unearthed in the rich fossil beds of Madagascar, this stunning specimen dates back to the Early Cretaceous period—making it an incredible 110 million years old!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver millions of years, the original shell of this prehistoric marine creature was naturally replaced by spectacular silica-rich minerals, a process known as agatization. To showcase this geological marvel, expert preparators have meticulously polished the exterior. This smooth, glass-like finish perfectly exposes the ammonite's mesmerizing, fern-like suture patterns—the complex internal walls that once separated the shell's buoyancy chambers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Window into the Prehistoric World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAmmonites were highly successful, predatory marine mollusks that dominated the ancient seas alongside the dinosaurs. Relatives of the modern squid, octopus, and chambered nautilus, they utilized their coiled, multi-chambered shells to control their depth as they hunted in prehistoric waters. When they perished, they sank to the ocean floor, where time, pressure, and mineral-rich groundwater transformed them into enduring works of natural art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Collectors and Interior Decor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhether you are an avid paleontology enthusiast, searching for a unique educational gift, or an interior designer looking for a striking organic conversation piece, this stunning Madagascar ammonite commands attention. Its swirling geometric patterns and deep earthy tones make it a brilliant display piece for a mantle, bookshelf, or executive desk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed by Fossil Age Minerals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAs with all our specimens at Fossil Age Minerals, this genuine fossil has been carefully vetted for quality and comes with our 100% guarantee of authenticity. Ethically sourced and expertly prepared, it is ready to be the centerpiece of your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandardized Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecies:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleoniceras sp.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime Period:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Early Cretaceous (Albian Stage) – Approx. 110 Million Years Ago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Mahajanga Province, Madagascar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Polished \/ Agatized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Guaranteed by Fossil Age Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/goniatite_ammonite_11zon.jpg?v=1753304837\" alt=\"2.7\u0026quot; Goniatite Ammonite Fossil Polished, Cut Half's Erfoud Morocco Devonian Age COA - Fossil Age Minerals\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seama 26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52465533976856,"sku":"06JZZ931","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A0116.jpg?v=1785608033","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/3-5-cleoniceras-ammonite-fossil-cluster-on-stand-madagascar-jurassic-age-06jzz931","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}