Fossil Ammonites, Fish, Orthoceras,
Trilobites and Other Fossils

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$16.00 FO302c  Here is a very nice specimen of South Dakota Baculite.  The piece measures 3" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" and has not been polished.  This fossil has highly detailed suture marks and nice color.  A great way to begin your fossil collection.

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This fossil is a member of the Species Baculites compressus which is from the Cretaceous Period some 60 million years ago. It is from the Upper Pierre Shale Formation of Meade County in South Dakota.

south dakota baculite

South Dakota Baculite

$30.00

FO303c   Here is a very nice, complete larger Geisonoceras fossil.  It measures 6 1/2" x 5" x 2" and is polished all over except the end as shown.  It has intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Gray and White.  A definite keeper for the fossil collector. 

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geisonoceras

Geisonoceras

$250.00

FO306b   Here is a large, very good quality Fossil Diplomystus and Knightia Fish  from the Eocene Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This specimen measures 16 1/4" x 13 1/4" on the outside of the matrix and is 1/4" thick.  The larger Diplomystus fossil fish in middle measures 7" from head to tail.   The smaller Knightia fish range from 2 1/2" to 4". These fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago and are found in a light colored Limestone.

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madagascar ammonite

Fossil Fish

$14.00 FO304c  This is a fossilized Trilobite from Morocco.   The specimen measures nearly 2 1/4" x 1 5/8 " x 21 3/8" and has not been polished.  The Trilobite measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" and is in mostly in the matrix.  A very cool fossil for you to enjoy.

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trilobite in matrix

Trilobite

$30.00 FO305b  This is a complete fossilized Ammonite from Madagascar.  The exterior has been ground smooth and polished to show the suture lines. The Ammonite is a pretty brown color with the detailed tan suture lines The specimen measures 3 1/4" x 2 5/8" x 3/4". An excellent item to display in your collection!

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Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.  They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago.

ammonite

Ammonite

$28.00 FO313c   Here is something different for the Fossil collector.  This is a nice piece of fossilized Coprolite, also known as "Dino Dung".  It measures 6" x 4" x 1 1/2" and has been polished on the front side.  This specimen has a nice blend of color and a good design that resembles Petrified Wood.  Take it home with you today.

coprolite

Coprolite

$18.00 FO300c  This is a neat find!!  Here is a Nice Quality fossilized Sand Dollar from Madagascar.  It measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/4" and has been nicely polished on the top surface to bring out the detail allowing for a great display. 

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This species of sand dollar is "Clypeasteroida" They are very beautiful specimens and have nice detail.  They are from Majanga, Madagascar and lived in the Jurassic period some 146 to 200 million years ago.

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Fossil Sand Dollar

$40.00 FO310c  This is a  fossilized Ammonite from the early Jurassic (Lias) period nearly 200 million years ago.  This is species Dactylioceras Commune from near Whitby in North Yorkshire, England.  The specimen measures 3 1/4" across at the widest part in matrix measures 3 7/8" x 3 1/2 " x 1 1/4" in depth.

fossil ammonite

Ammonite

$170.00 FO308b  This is a  fossilized Ammonite collage from the Jurassic (Mesozoic era) period about 172 million years ago.  This is species Dactylioceras in country rock from Schlaifhausen, Germany.  The specimen has many Ammonites in various sizes scattered throughout measuring from1/2" to 1 1/2" and the matrix measures 5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/8". Very cool!

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ammonites

Ammonites

$7.50 FO312b  Here is a fossilized Echinoid from Morocco.  The picture at the right is representative of the Echinoid you will receive.  These specimens vary in size from 1 3/4" to nearly 2 1/4" in diameter and 7/8" to 1 1/8" thick. 

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You will receive one (1) Echinoid. Unfortunately, we are unable to give a choice to specimens but we do promise a good selection.

echinoid

Echinoid

$16.00 FO311c  Here is a smaller Geisonoceras fossil.  It measures 3 3/8" x 3" x 1 1/2" and is polished on all sides except the bottom end.  It has intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Black, Gray and White.  Close observation will reveal several external fractures which are quite common for this type of fossil..  This Geisonoceras fossil is from Morroco.

 

geisonoceras ammonite

Geisonoceras

$100.00 FO301b  This is a very nice, high quality Schafite in matrix.  This fossil is from South Dakota.  It measures 2 1/4" x 2" in a fossilized matrix measuring 8 1/2" x 5" x 4".  The Schafite has a natural, iridescent, pearl-like finish.  These fossils make great gifts or work wonderful as an educational tool for school, scouts or clubs.  Close observation will reveal several other partial to semi-complete fossils throughout the matrix.

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Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.  They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago.

schafite

Schafite

$50.00

FO309b   Here is a very nicely polished one half of a beautiful Ammonite from Madagascar.   This Ammonite has been polished to show the inner beauty.  The section measures nearly 5 3/8" x 4 1/2" x 1/2" and has a nice polish on the inner sides. The Ammonite has a deep Brown crystallized center of Calcite and Aragonite.

Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.  They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago.

madagascar ammonite

Ammonite

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