{"product_id":"ammonite-pair-21938","title":"Ammonite Pair 3.7cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Pair 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 3.7cm 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. 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