Natural Ammonite Ammonoid Shell Fossil with Wooden Display Stand | Ancient Prehistoric Marine Specimen (347.6g | 102.0 x 76.5 x 106.0mm)
Description
Natural Ammonite Ammonoid Fossil with Custom Wooden Stand
A captivating, ancient natural history display specimen featuring a fully fossilized Ammonite (Ammonoid) marine cephalopod. Weighing 347.6 grams with overall display dimensions of 102.0 mm (H) × 76.5 mm (W) × 106.0 mm (D) including its tailored wooden display stand, this piece exhibits detailed logarithmic spiral chambering (Goniatitic / Ceratitic / Ammonitic sutures) preserved in dense, mineralized limestone/calcite matrix.
🔬 Paleontological Profile & Natural Features
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Ancient Marine Origin (Mesozoic Era, ~66–252 Million Years Old):
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Ammonites are an extinct group of shelled cephalopods closely related to modern nautiluses, squids, and octopuses.
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Mineral Replacement (Petrifaction): Over millions of years, the organic shell matrix was replaced by calcite, aragonite, or iron pyrites within ancient seabed sediments.
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Suture Line Patterns (Septal Sutures):
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Displays intricate, leaf-like or wave-like suture patterns across the outer shell walls, marking the structural internal chamber walls (septa) that controlled the animal's buoyancy in deep prehistoric oceans.
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Fibonacci Golden Spiral Geometry:
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Exhibits the classical logarithmic spiral growth ratio (Fibonacci Sequence), where each chamber grows larger in perfect geometric proportion to the previous one.
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Display Ready: Comes securely paired with a custom-fitted wooden display stand that lifts and angles the specimen for maximum visual effect in home, office, or cabinet collections.
📐 Detailed Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Specimen Type | Natural Ammonite / Ammonoid Fossilized Marine Cephalopod |
| Geological Era | Mesozoic Era (~66–252 Million Years Old) |
| Mineralization | Calcite / Aragonite Matrix Replacement |
| Overall Dimensions (with Stand) | 102.0 mm (Height) × 76.5 mm (Width) × 106.0 mm (Depth) |
| Total Weight (Fossil + Stand) | 347.6 grams |
| Shell Form | Logarithmic Golden Spiral Shell with Suture Lines |
| Included Accessories | Custom Formed Dark Wooden Display Base |
🧧 Cultural & Feng Shui Symbolism: Infinite Growth & Longevity
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The Golden Ratio (Fibonacci Energy): In sacred geometry and Feng Shui, the perfect spiral of the ammonite shell represents continuous evolution, expansion, and infinite growth.
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Primordial Water & Earth Energy: Formed over tens of millions of years at ancient seabed depths, fossilized ammonites combine deep Earth grounding energy with the fluid abundance of Water.
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Wealth Magnetism (Sheng Qi / 生气): The inward-swirling spiral is traditionally believed to draw in positive energy, financial stability, and good fortune, making it a popular choice for office desks and entryway display.
💎 Fossil Maintenance Guidance
Display & Care Instructions:
Moisture & Chemical Avoidance: Keep in a dry indoor environment. Avoid exposure to acidic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or soaking in water, as acids can dissolve calcium carbonate fossil matrices.
Dusting: Clean gently using a dry, soft-bristled paintbrush or microfiber dusting cloth.
Handling: Always hold the fossil specimen directly by its solid stone body rather than lifting it solely by the wooden stand.
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Transparency: Translucent
Remarks: All Natural Crystal, Wood and Gemstones may have impurities, naturally occurring line or rough unless higher end stated close to perfect or perfect. Small items like accessories will come with box or pouch. Display items will be in bubble wrap.