Ammonites

Genuine Ammonite Fossils - Ammonites are an extinct group of cephalopods that lived from the Early Jurassic through the Late Cretaceous Period (200 - 65.5 MYA). Even though the marine animals themselves are not around anymore they were incredibly prolific in their day and their shells fossilized well and in a variety of beautiful mineral. Check out our large selection of ammonites from all over the world.

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Moroccan Ammonites
Agoniates sp. (Devonian (345 - 400 mya), Morocco)
Inexpensive, clear, and available drilled and un-drilled. Perfect for children, jewelry, and grab bags for parties!

Agoniates sp. Moroccan Ammonites - Un-drilled Devonian (345 - 400 mya), Morocco Round matrix. Approx. 1.0" diameter $2.00/ea	Typical Specimens
Agoniates sp. Moroccan Ammonites - Drilled Devonian (345 - 400 mya), Morocco Round matrix. Approx. 1.5" diameter $2.00/ea	Typical Specimens

Split-Polished Ammonites
Cleonicereas sp. (Cretaceous (106 - 112 mya), Madagascar)
These are our ever popular split and polished Madagascan marble ammonites. They are sold by the pair and come in a variety of color variations and sizes. Please keep in mind that these are mined from large stone deposits that have different streaks of different colors at different levels within the stone, so the colors of the ammonites can change drastically from year to year, but are always beautiful.

0.5" diameter or under	$4/pair	Typical Specimens

0.75" - 2" diameter	$6 - $8/pair
2" - 3" diameter	$10 - $20/pair
3" - 4" diameter	$40 - $60/pair
4" - 5.5" diameter	$60 - $100/pair
5.5" - 10"+ diameter	$120 - $350+/pair

Unpolished Whole Ammonites
Cleonicereas sp., Lower Cretaceous (102 - 110 mya),
Madagascar (Albian Formation Mahajanga Prov.)
Most people are so used to seeing ammonites with either the inner chambers exposed or split and polished that they forget how beautiful these fossils can be "in the buff".

1" - 1.5" diameter or under	$10	Typical Specimens
1.5" - 1.75" diameter	$15
1.75" - 2.25" diameter	$20
2.5" - 2.5" diameter	$25

Pyritized Ammonites
Cosmoceras sp., Middle Jurassic (157 - 178 mya),
Volga River Region, Russia
We've only been carrying these little beauties for a couple years, but they've been an instant success! Fossilized in pyrite (fool's gold) instead of the usual marble and like stones,these ammonites have a unique look that naturally make them perfect for jewelry and art. One side is untouched to show the outer pink opalescent layer, while the other has had the top layer polished off of the shell to expose the hollow inner chambers that form little crystallized deposits with a dazzling visual effect.

0.75" diameter or under	$6	Typical Specimens
0.75" - 1.25" diameter	$12
1.25" - 1.5" diameter	$20
1.5" - 2" diameter	$25
2"+ diameter	$40

Polished Moroccan Ammonite & Orthoceras Dishware
We also have a selection of dishware carved from slabs of matrix containing orthoceras and other marine invertebrate fossils. These attractive pieces are available in many different styles and sizes these pieces are polished and ready to use as decoration or for serving dinner!

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Fossil Dishware
Plates, bowls, containers, bookends, and more carved out of slabs of marble with marine fossil inclusions from Morocco
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$5.00 - $200

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While we try to keep our web site up to date, there are times when it does not quite reflect our stock. So, please note the description of your selection and call ahead at (510) 526 5252. Even if the exact fossil is not in stock anymore, chances are we have another similar one that has not made it to the web site, or we can put you on the wish list for future acquisitions.

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