Fossils

This is a well-preserved goniatite preserved within dark shale from the Famennian-aged Kowala Formation of Poland. The fossil displays the characteristic coiled shell of a Devonian ammonoid, with visible whorls preserved in relief against the surrounding matrix. Specimens such as this represent marine cephalopods that inhabited the ancient seas covering the Holy Cross Mountains approximately 370 million years ago.

The Kowala section situated in the southern part of the Holy Cross Mountains represents continuous sedimentation in almost the same facies across the Devonian-Carboniferous transition. Fossils occur in black, pyritic shales, gray calcareous shales, clayey marls and light gray biohermal limestones. In most cases fossils are preserved as totally flattened imprints, sometimes tectonically deformed. However, in some lenses perfect, pyritized molds of gastropods, goniatites, bivalvias, clymenias were found. This part of the profile represents lower Famennian.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Goniatite Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: max matrix: 83x34 mm, max fossil:  16 mm / approx. 47.6 gr 

This is an interesting cross-sectional view of an orthoconic nautiloid, commonly known as Orthoceras. The fossil reveals the internal chambered architecture of the shell, visible as radiating sections surrounding the central siphuncle. Such cross-sections provide insight into the anatomy of these straight-shelled marine cephalopods that inhabited Paleozoic oceans for hundreds of millions of years.

The Kowala section situated in the southern part of the Holy Cross Mountains represents continuous sedimentation in almost the same facies across the Devonian-Carboniferous transition. Fossils occur in black, pyritic shales, gray calcareous shales, clayey marls and light gray biohermal limestones. In most cases fossils are preserved as totally flattened imprints, sometimes tectonically deformed. However, in some lenses perfect, pyritized molds of gastropods, goniatites, bivalvias, clymenias were found. This part of the profile represents lower Famennian.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Orthoceras Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: max matrix: 73x58 mm, max fossil: 9 mm / approx. 61 gr 

This natural fossilized specimen, measuring 19x14x13 mm and weighing approximately 4.83 grams, provides a glimpse of marine life near the end of the Devonian, long before the age of the dinosaurs.  Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among collectors.

Name: Nautiloid Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: 4.83 gr / 0.17 ounces

Discover a remarkable set of Goniatite fossil from the Fammenian stage of the Devonian period, sourced from the Kowala Formation in Poland’s Kielce-Lagow Syncline.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Goniatite Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: 14.94 gr / 0.5 oz

Morocco is home to some of the world’s richest dinosaur-era fossil deposits, including rare teeth from predators like Spinosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus, as well as newly described prehistoric reptiles with unique tooth structures.

Fossils in good condition, such as more complete specimens, are extraordinarily rare given that most of the Cretaceous fossil sites were once tumultuous river beds. Nearly all fossils are isolated bone fragments or teeth. The abundance of teeth partly results from the fact that dinosaurs continually lost and replaced teeth throughout their lives, similar to modern crocodiles. Thousands of dinosaur fossils are found in and exported from Morocco every year.

Among Moroccan dinosaur teeth, those of the theropod dinosaur Spinosaurus are especially common, likely resulting from Spinosaurus spending most of their time in the rivers, rather than along the river banks. In one fossil site examined by paleontologists in 2014, Spinosaurus teeth accounted for nearly half of all the fossil teeth recovered, and about a sixth of the total recovered fossils. Teeth of other dinosaurs are considerably more rare, with the fossil Spinosaurus teeth of one site outnumbering the teeth of other dinosaurs by about 150 to one.

Fossil Type:  Dinosaur Tooth
Species: Spinosaurus 
Age:  Cretaceous (143 to 66 ma (million years))
Location: Tegana Formation, Aptian, Cretaceous, Kem Kem Basin, Morocco, North Africa
Size: Approximately 41mm

Discover a piece of history with our Fossil Carcharhinus Gray Shark Teeth. These shark teeth are believed to be from the Carcharhinus species, dating back to the Miocene to Early Pliocene period, approximately ~23 to 5 million years ago. Sourced from the Peace River,  Venice Beach Florida, these teeth are approximately .5 to 1 inch in size. Perfect for collectors or those interested in prehistoric relics.

The Carcharinus Genera - or the Gray Sharks are a genus of requiem sharks with over 30 extant species. They are very common and found virtually all over the globe. They feed on a variety of prey, from bony fish, other sharks and rays, and squid.

You will receive 1 of the shark teeth pictured.

Fossil Type:  Gray Shark Teeth
Species: Carcharhinus 
Age: Miocene to Early Pliocene (~23 - 5 million years)
Location: Peace River, Venice Beach, Florida USA
Size: Approximately  .5 to 1 "

Discover a piece of history with our Fossil Otodus Shark Teeth. These shark teeth are believed to be from the Otodus obliquus species, dating back to the Eocene period, approximately 54 million years ago. Sourced from Khourigba, Morocco, these teeth can reach approximately between 1 to 3+ inches in size. Perfect for collectors or those interested in prehistoric relics.

Otodus shark teeth are large, triangular fossils from an extinct genus of mackerel sharks that lived from the Paleocene to the Pliocene epochs, showcasing their role as formidable predators in ancient oceans.

Note: small defect - partially missing root. 

Fossil Type:  Shark Tooth
Species: Otodus obliquus
Age: Eocene (~54 million years)
Location: Khourigba, Morocco
Size: Approximately 2 1/8"

You will receive the exact matching ammonite halves pictured here.  They measure 38x30mm.

This is a perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonite from Morocco, which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

This a lovely pair of fossilized, and highly polished natural Orthoceras from Morocco.  They  measure 37x11 mm each and have a total weight of 7.7 grams.  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. 

Orthoceras fossils are great as a collectors item or can be used for jewelry making.

You will receive the exact matching ammonite halves pictured here.  They measure 35x28mm.

This is a perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonite from Morocco, which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.