Fire Opal Cleoniceras Besairei Ammonite 15cm

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Fossil Fire Opal Cleoniceras Besairei Ammonite

Ammonite Colour Brown with red iridescences

Ammonite Size ~ 15cm x 12cm x 3cm (h x l x w)

Ammonite Weight ~ 750gr

Location Madagascar  

AMMONITE DETAILS

Its name is due to its spiral shape and it took it from the Egyptian god Ammon, who wears ram horns in many representations. The shape of ram horns resembles the spiral shape of Ammonite.The Ammonites appeared during the Paleozoic century (Devonian period ~400 mya) and disappeared completely at the end of Mesozoic century (Cretaceous period ~ 66 mya). The Ammonites were sea creatures (mollusks), belonging to the category of cephalopods and they were products of the evolution of nautiloids. Thanks to the unique stracture of their shell, which was divided into chambers, they could swim. So, by taking in or remove water in the chambers they could go up or down in the sea. This specific kind of Ammonite shines with brilliant iridescent red hues, when the light hits it from certain angles. These iridescences are similar with those of the fire opal. This kind lived during the middle Cretaceous period 100-115 million years ago approximately. Iridescent Ammonite fossils have been found in different places, including Utah, Morocco, Madagascar, England and Canada.  

AMMONITE PROPERTIES

Ammonite symbolizes the spirit, as it was a living organism. In addition, it is considered as a symbol of longevity, regeneration and it provides us with protection. Ammonite gives health, abundance, good luck, stability, success in different fields and prosperity. It is believed that Ammonite enhances fertility, helps in the case of labor pains and acts as an antidepressant.