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ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmmonites first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many ammonite species such as 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crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was fossilised and preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which seeped into the ammonite remains, such as colourful \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, replaced the decomposed organic matter of the ammonite body over time, leading to the ornately patterned interiors and colourful chambers of \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e (via \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Polished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and would make a perfect addition to any \u003cstrong\u003efossil collection \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eammonite collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite Fossil \u003c\/strong\u003ewould make a great \u003cstrong\u003efossil gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Polished Ammonite Fossils Online\u003c\/strong\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e18973\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default 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href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-pendants-ammonite-jewellery-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossil Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e displaying a \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Grade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolished Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/a\u003e from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine, \u003cstrong\u003ereal \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmmonite Fossil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, found in the jungles of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e along its \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ammonite Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e to a fantastically high standard in our UK workshop to reveal the beauty of its rich cream-coloured and golden \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite mineral\u003c\/a\u003e replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its impressive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like suture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e has then been transformed into a unique \u003cstrong\u003ePolished Ammonite Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e and striking piece of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-jewellery-for-sale-ammonite-fossils\" title=\"Shop Handmade Ammonite Jewellery For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Made Ammonite Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e has been drilled and set with a \u003cstrong\u003eTarnish-Resistant Rhodium-Plated Stamped 925 Silver Bail\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for attaching to a chain to make an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e and other types of\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Pendants And Jewellery Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-pendants-ammonite-jewellery-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmmonite Pendants\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecome with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003eWax Cord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003enecklace-making\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a\u003cstrong\u003e Black Velvet Jewellery Pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e for storage.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Shop Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/nautilus-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Nautilus Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNautilus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efossils for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther \u003cstrong\u003emollusc fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/gastropod-fossils-for-sale-gastropods-snail-fossils\" title=\"Shop Gastropod Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastropod Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSnail Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/bivalve-fossils-for-sale-bivalves-clam-fossils\" title=\"Shop Bivalve Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBivalve Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eClam Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/pages\/ammonite-species-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Learn Information About Different Ammonite Species\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Perisphinctes Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/perisphinctes-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older: \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period \u003c\/strong\u003eand are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Real Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Buy Fossilised Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was fossilised and preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which seeped into the ammonite remains, such as colourful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" title=\"Shop Calcite Minerals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, replaced the decomposed organic matter of the ammonite body over time, leading to the ornately patterned interiors and colourful chambers of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Ammonite Fossils To Buy Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (via \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections: Ammonite Jewellery Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning hand-made \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil Pendants Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-pendants-polished-ammonite-fossil-jewellery-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, created from a \u003cstrong\u003eReal Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e of the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly unique \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFossil Accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-jewellery-for-sale-ammonite-fossils\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossil Jewellery Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossil Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a fantastic addition to any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossil Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossil-jewellery-for-sale-ammonite-jewellery\" title=\"Shop Fossil Jewellery For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFossil Jewellery Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and make fantastic \u003cstrong\u003efossil gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e for loved ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Made Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this striking \u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted with loving care and makes for unique, eye catching \u003cstrong\u003eaccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Ammonite Jewellery Online\u003c\/strong\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number: \u003c\/em\u003e19511\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50820518740308,"sku":"19511","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5766\/9716\/files\/cleoniceras-ammonite-pendant-8831.jpg?v=1732022486"},{"product_id":"large-lytoceras-ammonite-fossil-20032","title":"Large Ammonite Lytoceras Polished 13.6cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale (Lytoceras Ammonites)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning, high-grade, \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Polished Ammonite Fossil from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, of the \u003cstrong\u003eLytoceras Ammonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e, measures 13.6cm wide and has been carefully polished on top of its\u003cstrong\u003e fossilised shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, which displays earth brown and grey hues with striking \u003cstrong\u003esuture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Lytoceras Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a glistening shell with a \u003cstrong\u003elarge horn shape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Lytoceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis genuine, \u003cstrong\u003ereal Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e, found in the jungles of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal the beauty of its colourful \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite mineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its impressive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like suture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was replaced over a very long period of \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, wherein water dissolved the original hard parts of the ammonite shell and replaced it with mineral matter: most commonly, \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e Nautilus\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Lytoceras Ammonites? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eLytoceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLytoceras\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species of \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e (an extinct marine mollusc) that can often be distinguished from other ammonites by the \u003cstrong\u003elarge horn\u003c\/strong\u003e shape of the shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmmonites first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million 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old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta 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with mineral matter: most commonly, \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e Nautilus\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Puzosia Ammonites? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003cstrong\u003ePuzosia species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzosia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species of \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e (an extinct marine mollusc) whose name is derived from the Serbian word for \"snail\", owing to the \u003cstrong\u003esnail-like shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of the ammonite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmmonites first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePuzosia Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many ammonite species such as \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older: \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period \u003c\/strong\u003eand are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like Calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was fossilised and preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which seeped into the ammonite remains, such as colourful \u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, replaced the decomposed organic matter of the ammonite body over time, leading to the ornately patterned interiors and colourful chambers of \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e (via \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Polished Puzosia Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and would make a perfect addition to any \u003cstrong\u003efossil collection \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eammonite collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite Fossil \u003c\/strong\u003ewould make a great \u003cstrong\u003efossil gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Puzosia Ammonite Fossils Online\u003c\/strong\u003e at Madagascan 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\u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Real Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, found in the jungles of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal the beauty of its rich cream-coloured and golden \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite mineral\u003c\/a\u003e replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its impressive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like suture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Shop Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/nautilus-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Nautilus Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNautilus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efossils for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther \u003cstrong\u003emollusc fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/gastropod-fossils-for-sale-gastropods-snail-fossils\" title=\"Shop Gastropod Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastropod Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSnail Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/bivalve-fossils-for-sale-bivalves-clam-fossils\" title=\"Shop Bivalve Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBivalve Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eClam Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/pages\/ammonite-species-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Learn Information About Different Ammonite Species\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Perisphinctes Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/perisphinctes-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older: \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period \u003c\/strong\u003eand are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Real Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Buy Fossilised Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was 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replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Polished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and would make a perfect addition to any \u003cstrong\u003efossil collection \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eammonite collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Buy Fossils Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eLarge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e would make a great \u003cstrong\u003efossil gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Polished Ammonite Fossils Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:\u003c\/em\u003e 20345\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51871186911572,"sku":"20345","price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5766\/9716\/files\/cleoniceras-ammonite-203452.jpg?v=1747401135"},{"product_id":"ammonite-pair-fossil-20429","title":"Ammonite Pair 13.8cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Pairs Fossils For Sale From Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic 120 million years old, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascan Ammonite Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, of the \u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras\u003c\/strong\u003e species, measures 13.8cm wide. 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Both of the pieces display highly polished surfaces and a \u003cstrong\u003enatural shell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fossil pattern reveals gorgeous, colourful internal calcite chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are a group of extinct molluscs which somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and spiral shells like Nautilus creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey first appeared on the fossil record 240 million years ago, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures 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in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals such as calcite seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spiral shape has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e display distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning 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href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolished Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/a\u003e from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Polished Cleoniceras Ammonites Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, measures a magnificent 15.2cm wide and displays intricate swirling patterns amongst gorgeous chocolate-brown and caramel-coloured hues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Large Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/large-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Real Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, found in the jungles of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal the beauty of its rich cream-coloured and golden \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite mineral\u003c\/a\u003e replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its impressive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like suture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Shop Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/nautilus-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Nautilus Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNautilus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efossils for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther \u003cstrong\u003emollusc fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/gastropod-fossils-for-sale-gastropods-snail-fossils\" title=\"Shop Gastropod Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastropod Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSnail Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/bivalve-fossils-for-sale-bivalves-clam-fossils\" title=\"Shop Bivalve Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBivalve Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eClam Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/pages\/ammonite-species-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Learn Information About Different Ammonite Species\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Perisphinctes Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/perisphinctes-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older: \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period \u003c\/strong\u003eand are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Real Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Buy Fossilised Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was fossilised and preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which seeped into the ammonite remains, such as colourful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" title=\"Shop Calcite Minerals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, replaced the decomposed organic matter of the ammonite body over time, leading to the ornately patterned interiors and colourful chambers of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Ammonite Fossils To Buy Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (via \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Polished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and would make a 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gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Polished Ammonite Fossils Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:\u003c\/em\u003e 20926\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615702020436,"sku":"20926","price":134.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5766\/9716\/files\/cleoniceras-ammonite-209265.jpg?v=1758118326"},{"product_id":"large-polished-cleoniceras-ammonite-fossil-20990","title":"Large Polished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil 13.8cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Buy Polished Ammonite Fossils Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolished Ammonite Fossils For Sale\u003c\/a\u003e (Cleoniceras Ammonites)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Grade Large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolished Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/a\u003e from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Polished Cleoniceras Ammonites Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, measures a magnificent 13.8cm wide and displays intricate swirling patterns amongst gorgeous chocolate-brown and caramel-coloured hues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Large Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/large-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Real Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, found in the jungles of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ehand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal the beauty of its rich cream-coloured and golden \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite mineral\u003c\/a\u003e replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its impressive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like suture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Shop Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003eextinct molluscs \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and \u003cstrong\u003espiral shells\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/nautilus-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Nautilus Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNautilus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efossils for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther \u003cstrong\u003emollusc fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/gastropod-fossils-for-sale-gastropods-snail-fossils\" title=\"Shop Gastropod Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastropod Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSnail Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/bivalve-fossils-for-sale-bivalves-clam-fossils\" title=\"Shop Bivalve Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBivalve Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eClam Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e first appeared on the \u003cstrong\u003efossil record\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e240 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is \u003cstrong\u003e120 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this particular species of ammonite fossil is an example of a \u003cstrong\u003efossil from the Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/pages\/ammonite-species-fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Learn Information About Different Ammonite Species\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Perisphinctes Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/perisphinctes-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older: \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period \u003c\/strong\u003eand are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Real Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide: \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e swum all around the seas of the world millions of years ago, and their fossils wash up on many shores worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, including this piece, are \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite fossils from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e: they were discovered in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar fossils and crystals \u003c\/strong\u003eare renowned world-wide for their quality and variety, with \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e being some of the most revered, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Ammonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Were Ammonites Fossilised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, it was \u003cstrong\u003epreserved \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough a slow \u003cstrong\u003efossilisation process\u003c\/strong\u003e that took place over \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the Ammonite's body sinking into \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and culminating in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" title=\"Buy Fossilised Ammonites For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e being preserved within \u003cstrong\u003elayers of minerals and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e died, and its body sunk into the \u003cstrong\u003eseabed sediment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ammonite body began to \u003cstrong\u003edecay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edecompose\u003c\/strong\u003e: during the \u003cstrong\u003edecomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e process, bacteria broke the ammonite body down and water started to \u003cstrong\u003edissolve\u003c\/strong\u003e the original \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (this shell was later \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced with minerals like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Calcite Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalcite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process of decomposition affected \u003cstrong\u003eredox conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003emarine environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to \u003cstrong\u003edissolved minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming \u003cstrong\u003eless soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e in the surrounding sea water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese hardened, previously dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals were precipitated\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the water, and enveloped the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e like a \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell was fossilised and preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which seeped into the ammonite remains, such as colourful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/calcite-crystals-for-sale-calcite-stones\" title=\"Shop Calcite Minerals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcite minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, replaced the decomposed organic matter of the ammonite body over time, leading to the ornately patterned interiors and colourful chambers of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Ammonite Fossils To Buy Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (via \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erock concretion\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either \u003cstrong\u003enaturally eroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossil within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003espiral shape\u003c\/strong\u003e has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells \u003c\/strong\u003edisplay distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cstrong\u003eammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Fossil Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Polished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/cleoniceras-ammonite-fossils-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Cleoniceras Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and would make a perfect addition to any \u003cstrong\u003efossil collection \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eammonite collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a complementary \u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Display Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for displaying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/fossils-for-sale\" title=\"Buy Fossils Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eLarge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Ammonite Fossils Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/ammonite-fossils-for-sale-ammonites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e would make a great \u003cstrong\u003efossil gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/polished-ammonites-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Polished Ammonite Fossils For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Polished Ammonite Fossils Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:\u003c\/em\u003e 20990\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52699462467924,"sku":"20990","price":82.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5766\/9716\/files\/cleoniceras-ammonite-209902.jpg?v=1759413749"},{"product_id":"ammonite-pair-21294","title":"Ammonite Pair 14.2cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Pairs Fossils For Sale From Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e at a majestic 120 million years old, this gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascan Ammonite Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exciting piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, of the \u003cstrong\u003eCleoniceras\u003c\/strong\u003e species, measures 14.2cm wide. These wonderful \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e display intricate swirling patterns and brown and caramel tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fossil consists of an Ammonite cut and polished to create a striking pair. Both of the pieces display highly polished surfaces and a \u003cstrong\u003enatural shell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fossil pattern reveals gorgeous, colourful internal calcite chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are a group of extinct molluscs which somewhat resembled a shelled squid when they were alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eancient sea creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e had tentacles like the modern octopus, and spiral shells like Nautilus creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey first appeared on the fossil record 240 million years ago, in the \u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and died out 65 million years ago with the dinosaurs during the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction Event\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e on the market today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ammonite dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is 120 million years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ammonites are examples of \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Cretaceous period\u003c\/strong\u003e, but there are many ammonites such as \u003cstrong\u003ePerisphinctes ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich are even older \u003cstrong\u003efossils from the Triassic period\u003c\/strong\u003e, at 248 million years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do Ammonites Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ammonite was originally found in the jungles of Mahajanga on the North West Coast of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadagascar is famed for its riches of fossils and natural diversity, and a wide 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creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efossilised remains\u003c\/strong\u003e of these sea creatures are perhaps the most \u003cstrong\u003epopular fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Phylloceras Ammonites? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular ammonite is a member of the \u003cstrong\u003ePhylloceras species of ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhylloceras\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species of \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite\u003c\/strong\u003e (an extinct marine mollusc) that can often be distinguished from other ammonites by its leaf-like \u003cstrong\u003esuture patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, hence the name 'Phylloceras' meaning '\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Old Are Ammonites? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmmonites first appeared on the 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