Lot 982
Pair of Golden Russian Ammonites. Some of the most beautiful ammonites come from a small 150 Million year old section of the Volga River in the Ulianosk area of Russia. These Spiticeras species ammonites are so highly valued because of their fossilization. When the ammonite is cut in half, many of the chambers are filled with glittering pyrite also know as fools gold. This lot consists of a very large 9.75 inch diameter complete ammonite that has been cut in half revealing both open inner chambers filled with pyrite as well as some outer chambers filled with yellow calcite. The very last living chambers are black with some outer edges of pyrite. Even the individual chambers are separated by bands of golden pyrite. Both halves of this lovely ammonite are included with stands for display.
Allow $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Realized $826 |
