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Jurassic African Ammonite

Jurassic African Ammonite
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Morocco, North Africa

Dimensions

15"/38cm diameter

Weight
10.6Kg

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Jurassic Ammonite <strong>Image 2</strong> Jurassic Ammonite Image 2 - NA0609 [a]
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Jurassic Ammonite <strong>Image 3</strong> Jurassic Ammonite Image 3 - NA0609 [b]
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Jurassic Ammonite <strong>Image 4</strong> Jurassic Ammonite Image 4 - NA0609 [c]
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Jurassic Ammonite <strong>Image 5</strong> Jurassic Ammonite Image 5 - NA0609 [d]
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Jurassic Ammonite <strong>Image 6</strong> Jurassic Ammonite Image 6 - NA0609 [e]
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Description

Good and Large, Rare Jurassic Ammonite from North Africa

Many same species ammonites being prolific can be found in many worldwide locations; as the Peltoceras solidum species are found in Matmor Formation (Jurassic, Callovian) in Makhtesh Gadol, Israel.

Condition report

large pronounced Horned Chambers, help to distinguish the type of Ammonite, probably a Peltoceras type Ammonite. With characteristics, such as the chamber alignment, Horned Ribs, and overall shape of the specimen, it is a Jurassic Ammonite.

Exceptionally sized Ammonite, with good preservation

Verso the ammonite has undergone some re-fixing with a conglomerate mix of crushed limestone and stabiliser. see images.

Genus

Probable Genus: Peltoceras Type (Peltoceras solidum sp.)

Location

Agadir Region, Anti Atlas Range of Western Morocco, North Africa

Geological Age

Mesozoic Era, Middle Jurassic Period, Callovian Stage; around 161-164 million years ago

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