Pyritized and Crystallized Ammonite Pair
Simbirskites versicolor
Cretaceous
Wolga, Russia
The rich, sparkling colors and textures of this cut and polished ammonite are produced by mineralization by pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, and by the crystallization seen in the honey-colored calcite which fills many of the chambers. (2)
Measures 14in
Cretaceous
Wolga, Russia
The rich, sparkling colors and textures of this cut and polished ammonite are produced by mineralization by pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, and by the crystallization seen in the honey-colored calcite which fills many of the chambers. (2)
Measures 14in
Sold for
US$ 1,220
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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