Polished Orthoceras Fossil in Matrix

The orthoceras is a fossil that is often found in a black or brown almost marble-like material. This stone fossil material can be polished to a beautiful finish.

The orthoceras creature is an ancestor to the modern day squid. Scientists believe that, like the modern squid, the orthoceras would shoot ink out to scare off predators. To move, it would suck water in one end and shoot it out the other, the action being similar to that of a jet engine.

The orthoceras lived from 345 million to 395 million years ago. Like other fossils the orthoceras requires a lot of work in finding, cleaning, and polishing the pieces for display.

May you enjoy your fossil, as it is a scientific find as well as a link to our distant past. Fossils are to be treasured and preserved for future generations.

Approximately:
- A: L 89 mm x W 56 mm x H 23 mm
- B: L 83 mm x W 48 mm x H 30 mm
- C: L 108 mm x W 45 mm x H 28 mm

Exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, will damage it over time. If you polish this product, use a dry cloth only, or an air duster that does not contain any disinfectant or other chemicals.

Included: 1 Orthoceras Fossil

• This is a natural specimen, and no two are exactly the same. The item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed.

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