Fossil ammonite
Desmoceras latidorsatum, 100 million years old (Late Cretaceous Period)  Ammonites are extinct mollusks related to the modern squid, octopus and Chambered Nautilus. Under certain conditions related to fossilization, the nacreous shell becomes highly iridescent; the resulting gemlike material is called "ammolite." 
 American Museum of Natural History 46866
                     It is considered the rarest gemstone on earth.      

  This polished gem weighs 215.5 grams!   

    It measures 3 3/8 inches accross or 85mm.   

  Geologic Age: MESOZOIC

 

Stratigraphic detail: LOWER ALBIAN

Location:  MADAGASCAR

Fantastic as a collector's specimen! It is 100 million years old! from Madagascar.  The ammonite shell pattern is still seen today in shells of other mollusk.  It is also widely used in designs and Motifs.  The spiraling inner chambers are a master design. 

What an educational and beautiful display piece.  Bid NOW!

A STUNNING FIREY OPAL FOSSIL AND A PIECE OF ANCIENT HISTORY.

 Check my other items for sale! 

I ship within two days of receiving your payment. Shipping for this item will be by US Mail with FREE Delivery Confirmation for $4.50 plus optional insurance to the US. 

Shipping is $6.50 to Canada. 

International shipping is $9.50.  ALL international shipping rates include insurance.     

  Please click on my eBay Store.

       I combine International shipments for a DISCOUNT.  THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR EACH ITEM. 

   I will combine this with multiple purchases to save on shipping!  $1.50 for each additional item.  Other items will be the higher shipping cost of the ltems won plus $1.50 each item up to $10.50.  Then I can ship as many items as will fit into a Priority flat rate box (TO THE UNITED STATES ONLY).  For example you could win SIX, or more, items and your shipping would be only $10.50.  If all this seems confusing email me; the bottom line is: I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY ON SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS!