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Cut & Polished Metalegoceras Ammonite Fossil Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia | Certificate of Authenticity
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Cut & Polished Metalegoceras Ammonite Fossil Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia | Certificate of Authenticity

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Offered here is a genuine cut and polished ammonite fossil from the extinct genus Metalegoceras, dating to the Lower Permian period (~290 to 270 million years ago). This rare and beautifully preserved specimen originates from East Timor, Indonesia, a region known for yielding some of the most scientifically significant and visually striking marine fossils from the Permian.

Unlike Jurassic or Cretaceous ammonites, Metalegoceras belongs to a more ancient lineage of cephalopods that thrived long before the mass extinction that marked the end of the Permian. These ammonoids exhibit highly complex suture patterns and evolved forms well adapted to their warm, shallow marine environments.

This particular specimen has been expertly cut and polished, revealing the intricate internal chamber structures that once housed gas-filled compartments used for buoyancy. The result is a stunning fossil that highlights both the scientific importance and aesthetic beauty of ammonoid preservation.

The image includes a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference. You will receive the exact fossil shown, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Details:

  • Species: Metalegoceras sp.
  • Fossil Type: Cut and polished ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Permian (~290–270 million years ago)
  • Location Found: East Timor, Indonesia
  • Preservation: Cut and polished to expose internal chamber structures
  • Size: See photo with 1cm scale cube for full dimensions
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Certificate of Authenticity included
  • Photo: The exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive

Scientific & Collector Significance: Metalegoceras is a classic representative of Permian ammonoids, which are rarer and geologically older than most commonly collected ammonites. Its presence in the fossil record helps scientists reconstruct marine environments of the Paleozoic era. The cut and polished preparation makes it an exceptional piece for fossil collectors, educators, and those interested in natural history art.

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Add a unique and ancient treasure to your collection with this cut and polished Metalegoceras ammonite fossil from the Permian seas of East Timor.

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Description

Cut and Polished Permian Ammonite Fossil

This distinctive fossil listing features a cut and polished Metalegoceras ammonite, identified as Lower Permian and associated with East Timor, Indonesia. Its polished presentation makes the fossil suitable for collectors, display cases, natural history décor, geology enthusiasts and educational collections. The specimen is presented as an ammonite fossil, bringing together an identifiable fossil group, an important geological age and a named identification for an attractive collector display.

Fossil Identification

Metalegoceras is an ammonite identification from the Permian geological period. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopod molluscs related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their shells were typically divided into chambers, and these chambered shells are among the most recognisable forms in the fossil record. Ammonite fossils are widely collected for their scientific interest, visible shell architecture and connection to ancient marine environments.

The Lower Permian designation places this fossil within the earlier part of the Permian Period. The Permian is a major division of geological time that followed the Carboniferous and preceded the Triassic. Fossils from this interval are valued because they document life and changing marine ecosystems before the end-Permian mass extinction. The Metalegoceras identification adds a more specific name to the fossil than a general ammonite description, making it an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate labelled geological specimens.

Cut and Polished Presentation

Cutting and polishing creates a presentation designed to reveal and highlight the internal fossil surface. This type of finish is especially popular for display because it allows the fossil material and its natural patterning to be viewed clearly. The polished surface can complement a mineral cabinet, fossil shelf, study area, classroom resource or themed interior display.

East Timor, Indonesia

The supplied locality information is East Timor, Indonesia. This geographic association forms an important part of the specimen description and provides additional context for collectors interested in regional fossil material and geological specimens from Southeast Asia. The Lower Permian age and Metalegoceras identification make this piece suitable for catalogued fossil collections and educational displays focused on ammonites or the Permian Period.

Certificate and Specimen Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully for the exact appearance, polished presentation and overall shape of the specimen supplied. This listing is well suited to fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style displays and anyone looking for a named Lower Permian fossil with an attractive cut and polished finish.

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