{"product_id":"4-polished-ammonite-fossil-with-fern-suture-pattern-amm640-s","title":"4\" Polished Ammonite Fossil with Fern Suture Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmmonites were spiral-shelled sea creatures, related to today's octopus, squid, and nautilus, that thrived in the world's oceans for more than 300 million years before going extinct alongside the dinosaurs. This fossil comes from Madagascar and dates to the Cretaceous Period, roughly 110 million years ago. After the animal died, its shell settled into seafloor sediment, where minerals gradually filled and preserved it. Today these fossils are carefully unearthed by hand, then polished by skilled artisans to reveal the fern-like suture pattern beneath the surface: the delicate lines where the shell's internal chamber walls once met. The result is a smooth, glossy finish that showcases the intricate patterning and warm natural tones of this ancient creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every fossil is a natural creation, each one is unique. The piece you receive will not be the one pictured, so please allow for variation in color, pattern, and size. Every order is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalifano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669897543874,"sku":"AMM640-S","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2084\/2557\/files\/AMM640-S-01.jpg?v=1791397062","url":"https:\/\/kalifano.com\/products\/4-polished-ammonite-fossil-with-fern-suture-pattern-amm640-s","provider":"KALIFANO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}