Fossils

These are perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonites from Morocco, which are 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.  

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the Ammonites are as follows:

A - 36x29 mm - 19.2 Grams
B - 36x30 mm - 26.9 Grams
C - 36x28 mm - 17 Grams
D - 37x30 mm - 28.5 Grams
E - 36x28 mm - 23.3 Grams
F - 37x29 mm - 17.9 Grams
G - 37x29 mm - 18.4 Grams
H - 37x29 mm - 27.2 Grams
J -  37x29 mm - 26 Grams

This is a nice fossilized, highly polished natural Orthoceras from Morocco which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector.  This specimen weighs 1,580 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. These are priced as an entry level fossil. Have a look as we are constantly adding more to our selection.