{"product_id":"whole-polished-ammonite-80mm-madagascar","title":"Whole Polished Ammonite - 80mm Madagascar","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhole Polished Ammonite Fossil from Madagascar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking whole polished ammonite makes a beautiful natural-history display piece, with a classic spiral centre surrounded by intricate, frilled suture lines. The face is filled with warm honey-gold and amber tones, deeper caramel-brown shading and a contrasting cream-grey central coil, while the darker outer section adds depth and character. At approximately 80mm, it has plenty of visual presence for a shelf, cabinet, desk or fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeology \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonites are extinct marine molluscs that lived in the world's oceans before becoming extinct alongside the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Over immense periods of time, their coiled shells were buried and fossilised. This specimen comes from Madagascar, a region known for producing beautifully patterned ammonites and other remarkable fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossilised ammonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole, polished ammonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 x 65 x 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished to highlight the natural spiral and suture pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it as a captivating piece of ancient natural history, give it to a fossil enthusiast, or enjoy the wonderfully detailed patterning that turns a prehistoric shell into a miniature work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a natural fossil, this ammonite has its own individual colour variations, markings, suture patterns and surface details. The specimen pictured is the one you will receive. Display stand shown in the photographs is for presentation and may not be included unless stated in the product details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54771777208653,"sku":"GRPBJ","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Whole_Polished_Ammonite_80mm_3_GRPBJ.jpg?v=1789662779","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/whole-polished-ammonite-80mm-madagascar","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}