Ammonite Fossil - Polished (Morocco)

Found in Morocco, believed to be from the Devonian period approximately 350 million years old. These ammonite fossils are found in limestone, and are carefully broken and carved out of the host, using it to complete the standard shape of the ammonite, before being fully polished. They show a mix of light to dark grays, with some beige or brown host inclusions.  $24.99: approx. 1.5" x 2" $29.99: approx. 1.75" x 2.5" Ammonites are prehistoric nautilus related to the modern day nautilus, squid, and octopus family. These squid-like creatures lived in the sea between 65 - 415 millions years ago. Ammonites are called cephalopods because their heads and tentacles protruded out of the same opening; they grew by building larger chambers on their shells. Some species have been found at almost 6 feet in diameter, but they may have reached up to 9 feet!