{"product_id":"juvenile-red-iridescent-psiloceras-ammonite-fossil-21mm","title":"Juvenile red iridescent Psiloceras ammonite fossil (21mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning example of an iridescent ammonite fossil of the species \u003ci\u003ePsiloceras planorbis \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom North Somerset, UK\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece of limestone matrix measures 65 mm (2.52 inches) tall and contains a single ammonite that measures 21 mm (0.85 inches), making this a small juvenile of the species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ammonite is very well preserved and has been prepared out of the rock to reveal the shell, which displays some stunning iridescent colours that change depending on the angle that the fossil is viewed at with red and gold hues dominating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell sits in the original piece of limestone shale matrix in which it was found that has been shaped and has a cut-flat base that allows it to stand by itself for display. It weighs 68 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 million years old (Hettangian, Early Jurassic)\u003c\/span\u003e, this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection. These fossils are preserved in the same way as the more famous Canadian \"ammolite\", which is turned into valuable gemstones due to the stunning iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56278980788603,"sku":"Fossil608","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P4211169.jpg?v=1780489481","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/juvenile-red-iridescent-psiloceras-ammonite-fossil-21mm","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}