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Pyritized Ammonite Fossil from near Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia

 
Pyritized Ammonite Fossil from near Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 1059
Mineral:Pyritized Ammonite Fossil
Locality:near Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia
Description:Fossilized ammonite, replaced by pyrite, sliced in half and polished to reveal interior chambers completely replicated in pyrite. Outer surface has remnants of original mother of pearl.
Overall Size:5x4x1 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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