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Silver Ammonite Fossil Cretaceous Madagascar Specimen, Genuine Collector Display & Certificate of Authenticity

Original price was: £64.80.Current price is: £55.08.

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Specimen: Silver/Grey Ammonite

Age: Cretaceous

Location: Madagascar

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 70 x 55 x 21mm (2.76 x 2.17 x 0.83 inches)

Ammonites are one of the most recognisable fossils around, this is due to their familiar spiral shape shell, reminiscent of what we know as a snail shell, though these creatures are not related to snails at all! They were marine animals, present between 240 – 65 million years ago, who had a coiled external shell similar to that of the modern nautilus, and although they resembled a modern day nautilus, these molluscs are more closely related to living coleoids (i.e. octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish!)

These beautiful whole Ammonites have an amazing colourful pearlescent shimmer to them.

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Description

Silver Ammonite Fossil

This listing is for a Silver Ammonite fossil identified as Cretaceous and associated with Madagascar in the supplied product information. Its distinctive ammonite form and geological age make it an appealing addition to fossil collections, natural history displays, educational settings and decorative specimen arrangements. The silver appearance referenced in the product name gives this piece a striking presentation while retaining the character and interest of a genuine fossil specimen.

Cretaceous Geological Interest

The Cretaceous was a major interval of Earth history, extending from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago. During this time, ammonites were widespread marine cephalopods with coiled shells. Their fossils are valued by collectors because the spiral form is immediately recognisable and because ammonites help illustrate the diversity of ancient marine life. The Cretaceous is also well known for the evolution and diversification of many ammonite groups, making specimens identified from this period especially interesting for geological study and display.

Ammonite Collector Appeal

Ammonites are among the most familiar fossil forms, combining a strong natural spiral with a direct connection to prehistoric marine environments. Their shells were divided internally into chambers, a feature that supported buoyancy while the animal was alive. Over geological time, the original shell material may be preserved or altered during fossilisation. As a result, ammonite fossils are commonly collected for their shape, texture, geological significance and visual appeal.

This Silver Ammonite is suitable for collectors building a fossil and geology selection, for anyone interested in Cretaceous natural history, or as an educational display piece. It can be presented alongside other fossils, minerals and geological specimens to create a varied cabinet or tabletop collection. The Madagascar association adds geographic interest to the specimen’s description and makes it a distinctive choice for collectors seeking fossils connected with this region.

Photograph and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchase. The photographs are intended to provide a direct view of the individual item supplied with this listing.

Authenticity Certificate

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

The included certificate wording identifies the item as a genuine specimen and provides a lifetime guarantee generic card for the purchase. This documentation is supplied with the fossil as part of its collector presentation.

Display and Educational Use

A Silver Ammonite can be used as a conversation piece, a natural history teaching aid or a decorative geological object. It offers an accessible way to explore fossils, ancient marine organisms and the deep timescale represented by the Cretaceous. Its combination of fossil identity, period designation and Madagascar association gives it useful appeal for collectors who appreciate both scientific context and visual character.

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