Fossils

This is a nice fossilized Trilobite in host rock from Morocco.  Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites 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.

The Trilobite itself measures 12x14 mm, the entire host rock is 58x53 mm.  This specimen is great as a teaching tool in the home or in the classroom, or as a gift.   It can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

You will receive 1 Ammonite half selected at random.  Each Ammonite is beautiful and unique, variations in size and color should be expected.  Note that the specimen shown in the photos represent a small selection of what we have in stock, the size and color of the specimen we send will vary.

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.  These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  They average 25 to 50 grams in weight and between 30 and 50 mm in length.

This is a nice fossilized, highly polished natural Ammonite in brown marble from Morocco, it is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. This Ammonite weighs 20 grams in weight and measures 48x39x7 mm.  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.  This fossil would be excellent for jewelry making.

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.

This is a lovely fossilized, and highly polished natural Orthoceras from Morocco.  It measures 43x13 mm and weighs 6.1 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.

These are fossilized, highly polished natural Ammonite in brown marble from Morocco 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, and 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. 

These specimens are great as teaching tools in the home or in the classroom, or as gifts.  They can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays. 

The dimensions of the Ammonites are as follows:

The belemnites are a monophyletic group of superorder status, called the Belemnoidea. There are four orders . The belemnites evolved from nautiloids, which are the basal group of cephalopods. Well-formed belemnite guards can be found in rocks dating from the Mississippian (or Lower Carboniferous).

The belemnites on offer are of Cylindroteuthis and Pachyteuthis genus.  They date from the Callovian era.  In the geologic timescale, the Callovian is an age and stage in the Middle Jurassic and It is the last stage of the Middle Jurassic, following the Bathonian and preceding the Oxfordian.  They were found in Mikhailov, Ryazan region. Russia.

Cylindroteuthis is a common find from several Jurassic formations.  The most commonly preserved part of the animal is its guard, or rostrum, which was composed of calcite. The guard housed a phragmacone, which allowed Cylindroteuthis to maintain buoyancy in water. Some better-preserved specimens have features similar to modern squid, such as ten arm-like appendages and an ink sac, intact.

Pachyteuthis is a genus of belemnite that lived from the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous and has been found in Asia, Europe and North America. The type species is P. densus.

Name: Cylindroteuthis
Age: Middle Jurassic
Location: Ryazan region, Russia
Dimensions:  87 - 112 mm / 3.4 - 4.4 inches

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:

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 available Ammonites are as follows:

A superb example of pyritized ammonites of the genera Kosmoceras, Quenstedticeras and others of the Callovian Stage (161 m.y.a) deposits of Russia. The high degree of preservation of natural mother-of-pearl shell makes it appear to be preserved as fire opal. This is a consequence of light passing through the various layers of aragonite and conchiolin deposited by the ammonite in life. The lack of acidity in the depositional environment allowed them to be preserved as you see here. The environment was also anoxic, leading to formation of Iron Pyrite (Fool's Gold).

Name: Rondiceras tschefkini Ammonite
Age:  Upper Jurassic
Location:  Mikhailov (Riazan Region), Russia
Dimensions:  22x17 mm / 0.9x0.7 inches 
Weight:  3.45 grams / 0.12 oz

A superb example of fossilized brachiopod from Wapienno, Polanda. The high degree of preservation of the shell makes it much more special. These long articulate brachiopods are characterized by a triangular shell with a spherical profile, powerful ribs, a curved hinge line and a small umbo. The anterior margin shows a tongue like projection. Like most brachiopods, Rhynchonella was a stationary epifaunal suspension feeder.

Name: Rynchonella sp. Brachiopod
Age:  Jurassic
Location:  Wapienno, Poland
Dimensions:  28x24x18 mm / 1.1x0.9x0.7 inches 
Weight:  12.7 grams / 0.45 oz

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