{"product_id":"ammonite-replica","title":"Nautilus Ammonite Fossil-in-Rock Cast - Museum-Quality Paleontological Reproduction 11H","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 400 to 65 million years ago, ammonites were among the most common and widespread animals in the world's oceans. Their coiled, chambered shells - similar in form to the modern nautilus - have been found on every continent and in rocks spanning hundreds of millions of years, making them one of the most important index fossils in geology. This \u003cstrong\u003eNautilus Ammonite fossil-in-rock cast\u003c\/strong\u003e presents that iconic form embedded in its surrounding matrix - not as an isolated specimen, but as it appears in the field, still cradled in the rock that preserved it for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specimen as Found - Matrix and All\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ammonite in matrix fossil replica captures the awesome beauty of the spiral ammonite form within a cradle-like rock matrix, exactly as a field paleontologist would encounter it. The 11 in spiraling surface gives this cast an exceptional visual impact - the full sweep of the coiled shell, the surface ribbing, and the surrounding matrix texture are all hand-cast in compound stone in the USA and hand-painted with an aged patina. It is one of the most visually dramatic pieces in the marine fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nautilus Ammonite Fossil-in-Rock Cast with Educational Booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancient nautilus spiral fossil cast includes an educational booklet that tells the story of ammonites - their geology, their biology, their extraordinary range across deep time, and their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous. It makes this compound stone fossil-in-rock paleontological reproduction an ideal gift for students, young collectors, and anyone being introduced to natural history for the first time. Weighs approximately 10 lbs. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5100Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 in spiraling surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound stone, hand-cast in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Educational booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor further reading on ammonites and nautiloids, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skullduggery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198762745969,"sku":"SK231","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/SK231-ammonite-17-1080sqr.jpg?v=1778103654","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/ammonite-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}