Orthoceras Cephalopod Fossil (+/- 8.00") - Devonian, Morocco

Orthoceras Cephalopod Fossil (+/- 8.00") - Devonian, MoroccoAuthentic Orthoceras fossil from the Devonian period, found in the black limestone formations of Morocco. Orthoceras, meaning straight horn, is an extinct cephalopod related to modern squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. Our Orthoceras specimens are selected from Moroccos famous fossil beds and professionally polished to enhance the visible structure. Each piece is unique and often displays multiple fossils within a single slab of natural limestone.

each piece reveals vibrant shades of green that glow warmly when illuminated by candlelight

This specimen shows fine preservation with natural color and texture

Black tourmaline is often used for its protective properties

forms as tabular

This impressive large calcite geode originates from Morocco

It is also thought to have calming effects

where mineral-rich springs deposited travertine around freshwater crabs

Burmese Amber with small pseudoscorpion species insect

Weight: 220 grams

The discovery of these fossils sheds light on the incredible diversity of life that once flourished beneath prehistoric waves

it lived in what is now North Africa

revealed that they are most likely Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) in age