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AMMONITE FOSSIL

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Material
MINERAL/ROCK-SEDIMENTARY;
Description
A grey-black rock formed in the shape of a coiled ammonite. A large portion of the specimen has been broken off (almost half). Much detail of the coils and ribbing is evident. Where the rock has broken, there are clear and white crystals embedded in the rock.
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Other Names
KEPPLERITES
CEPHALOPOD
Category
ROCKS AND MINERALS
Sub-Category
ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY-FOSSILS
Description
A grey-black rock formed in the shape of a coiled ammonite. A large portion of the specimen has been broken off (almost half). Much detail of the coils and ribbing is evident. Where the rock has broken, there are clear and white crystals embedded in the rock.
History Of Use
This ammonite is an index fossil for the late Bathorian, middle Jurassic, Mesozic era. Found in the Moresby group, Queen Charlotte Islands. Can be locally found at Tenas Creek.
Material
MINERAL/ROCK-SEDIMENTARY;
Width
7
Length
10.5
Depth
6
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1989.0003.0007
Type of Record
Museum Artifact
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