Description
Now available is a stunning and authentic Cleoniceras ammonite fossil, dating from the Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years ago, and discovered in the fossil-rich beds of Madagascar. This exquisite specimen has been sliced in half and polished to reveal the beautifully intricate inner chamber structure that once held gas or fluid, allowing the living creature to float and move through prehistoric seas.
These fossils are not only scientifically significant but are also naturally decorative, displaying an array of earthy tones and subtle crystalisation that make them ideal for display, gifting, or educational use.
Fossil & Geological Details:
- Name: Cleoniceras
- Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Age: Cretaceous Period (~100 million years ago)
- Location: Madagascar
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Cephalopoda
- Subclass: Ammonoidea
- Scale Cube = 1cm – Refer to image for precise sizing
- Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Includes Certificate of Authenticity
About Ammonites & Cleoniceras:
Ammonites are one of the most recognisable fossil groups, due to their familiar spiral-shaped shells. Despite their similarity to snails, ammonites were actually marine cephalopods, more closely related to modern octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. They thrived in oceans across the globe from the Devonian through to the end of the Cretaceous Period, when they went extinct alongside the dinosaurs around 65 million years ago.
The genus Cleoniceras is known for its tightly coiled and finely ribbed shell, and many specimens from Madagascar are prized for their internal mineralisation, which may include aragonite, calcite, and quartz, giving them a beautiful, naturally polished appearance when cut and treated.
Why This Fossil is Special:
- A beautifully cut and polished ammonite fossil
- Reveals detailed chamber structure used for buoyancy by the living animal
- From the renowned Cretaceous fossil beds of Madagascar
- A perfect blend of natural history and decorative beauty
- Ideal for collectors, educators, interior designers, or unique gift-giving
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Exact specimen photographed – not a stock image
Key Features:
- Authentic Cleoniceras ammonite fossil (Cretaceous)
- From Madagascar, a globally renowned fossil source
- Polished to expose stunning inner chambers and subtle crystalisation
- Exact piece shown in listing
- Scale cube = 1cm for size reference
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Measurements as accurate as possible, but slight variation may occur
- Colours may differ slightly depending on lighting or device display
- Specimen may be propped up for photography purposes
- Once sold, listing will be updated with a new, carefully selected specimen
ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT Cleoniceras ammonite you will receive. We carefully hand-select and photograph each piece to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. Due to the natural, irregular shape of fossils, please allow for minor variation in size. Colour may vary slightly under different lighting conditions or across monitors and mobile devices.
Add this genuine, visually striking Cleoniceras ammonite fossil to your collection today—a 100-million-year-old treasure from Madagascar’s ancient seas, ideal for display, education, or gift-giving.
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