Fossilized Jurassic beige spiral ammonite – natural mineral decor piece

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Description
This specimen is an ammonite fossil, perfectly recognizable by its regular spiral shell and well-defined radial ribs. The visible surface has a light beige hue, nuanced by slightly darker areas, typical of mineralized fossils from ancient deposits. The spiral structure, with its finely ridged reliefs and regular curves, indicates a satisfactory state of preservation for this type of natural piece.

The front face of the ammonite reveals the entire spiral pattern, with well-differentiated concentric segments, revealing the characteristic geometry of this group of extinct marine organisms. The edges show some natural breaks, which is common for pieces extracted from their rocky matrix, but does not alter the readability of the paleontological details.

The texture of the fossil is rough, with deep and regular striations along the entire outer curvature, highlighting the antiquity of the specimen. The overall appearance is matte, with no traces of polishing, which preserves the authentic and natural aspect of the piece. No inscriptions or marks are visible on the exposed face.

The ammonite is photographed placed in front of a decorative gold baroque-style box, but only the fossil is included in this listing. The shades of beige and ochre of the fossil contrast elegantly with the gold background, highlighting the complex morphology of the specimen.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. Some minor chips or imperfections visible on the edges, natural wear consistent with a fossil of geological origin. No modern polishing observed, raw surface.

Did you know? Ammonites are extinct marine mollusks that lived from the Devonian to the Cretaceous periods. Their spiral shell, divided into chambers, allowed them to regulate their buoyancy. In the Jurassic period, some species could reach several meters in diameter, although most were of more modest size.

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