Fossilized Polished Orthoceras Perfect Cabochon, Morocco

You will receive 1 Orthoceras cabochon selected at random.  Each Orthoceras is beautiful and unique, variations in size, shape and color should be expected.  Note the specimen shown in the photo represents a small selection of what we have in stock, the size, shape and color of the specimen we send will vary. 

Here we have for you a nice fossilized highly polished natural Orthoceras from Morocco which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Orthoceras ("straight horn") is a genus of extinct cephalopod. This genus is sometimes called Orthoceratites. Note it is sometimes misspelled as Orthocera, Orthocerus or Orthoceros. Orthoceras are common fossils and have been found on many continents,including the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. They are dated to the lower Ordovician to Triassic ages (500 to 190 millions years ago). They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. 

These are priced as an entry level fossil. This item has been listed in bulk with pictures providing a great example of what you will receive. Sizes varies between 30 to 55 mm long by 10 to 30 mm wide.

These fossils would be excellent for jewelry making.