HUGE FOSSIL GONIATITE AMMONITE GREAT DEF

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- Size: 7,5"long, 6"high, 2,5"wide, weighs 3 lb - Striking contrasts - Comes w baby ammonite ( 2" long) AMMONITE /ORTHOCERA FOSSIL The Goniatite fossil is solid rock and highly polished all around to conform to the specimen original size. From the ammonite family, goniatites lived during the Carboniferous Period about 200 million years ago. These creatures are now extinct, their closest remaining relative are the squid and the pearly nautilus of the south Pacific. Goniatites had heads with well developed eyes. They also had grasping tentacles to grab their food and swam by squirting water out of the body cavity as a means of propulsion. This ammonite fossil is a fine specimen for your fossil collection. Better than the picture. Ammonites were first called Ammonâe(tm)s Stones because of their resemblance to the ramâe(tm)s horns of Ammon, the ancient Egyptian God of Life and Procreation. Metaphysical Properties: In the Middle East, theyâe(tm)re used to help increase fortune and accomplishments in business. They also project health, longetivity and harmony to oneâe(tm)s environment. In Medieval England, they ward off negative energy, provide serenity to the dwelling. They were positioned in prominent place in the house, top of a mantle or shelf as well as worn as a belt buckle for the small ones. This specimen will be a fine addition read more

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