{"product_id":"large-complete-multi-coloured-iridescent-caloceras-display-ammonite-90mm","title":"Large complete multi-coloured iridescent Caloceras display ammonite (90mm)","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 245 mm (9.65 inches) across and contains a large complete ammonite that measures 90 mm (3.6 inches). This makes it an overall large and impressive display fossil. It weighs 2.64 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The shell sits in the original limestone matrix in which it was found that has been shaped and has a cut-flat base to allow it to be displayed freely standing. The ammonite is very well preserved and has been prepared out of the rock to reveal the shell, which displays some beautiful multicoloured iridescence with flashes of orange and gold 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":56351993659771,"sku":"Fossil720","price":449.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P7060084.jpg?v=1785148208","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/large-complete-multi-coloured-iridescent-caloceras-display-ammonite-90mm","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}