Stock Photo: Ammonite Fossil From The Cretaceous In Madagascar
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Here is an exquisite cut and polished Cleoniceras ammonite fossil from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. It exhibits gorgeous mineralization within the chambers, each separated by white calcite scepta (divisions). The reverse side has a very beautiful, mother of pearl look to it. This highly polished, exotic ammonite makes a superb display piece with tremendous historical appeal. Ammonites were predatory mollusks that resembled a squid with a shell
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