{"product_id":"big-complete-iridescent-caloceras-display-ammonite-fossil-82mm","title":"Big complete iridescent Caloceras display ammonite fossil (82mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning example of an iridescent ammonite fossil of the species \u003cem\u003eCaloceras\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ejohnstoni \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom North Somerset, UK\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matrix measures 195 mm (7.67 inches) across and contains a complete ammonite that measures 82 mm, which is large for this species. It weighs 930 grams and the matrix has been sculpted and has a cut-flat base for display. It is a large and impressive fossil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell sits in the original limestone matrix in which it was found. The ammonite is very well preserved and has been prepared out of the rock to reveal the shell, which displays some beautiful iridescence with a wide range of colours, including green, red, gold, and copper flashes that appear as the viewing angle changes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fossils are highly sought after and very hard to find, especially complete like this. They are preserved in the same way as the famous Canadian \"Ammolite\" ammonites that are turned into valuable gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cspan\u003e200 million years old (Hettangian, Early Jurassic)\u003c\/span\u003e, this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56352197476731,"sku":"Fossil736","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P7241199.jpg?v=1785156776","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/big-complete-iridescent-caloceras-display-ammonite-fossil-82mm","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}