Pyritized Ammonite in Matrix, Pleuroceras Citrine (Hainosaurus) measuring up to 17

(Hainosaurus) measuring up to 17

The name Pyrite is derived from the Greek πυρίτης (puritēs)

Its color and opacity are determined by the type of tree that produced the resin

Provenance

Base is ~ 1 1/4" x 3"

Pyritized Ammonite in Matrix, Pleuroceras Citrine (Hainosaurus) measuring up to 17Pyritized Ammonites are considered some of the most collectable type of Ammonite fossil specimens. Iron Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold" enters the Ammonites chambers, replacing the animal's structure cell by cell. When the cellular replacement process goes just right, a magnificent fossil specimen such as the one pictured is created. The name Pyrite is derived from the Greek (purits), "of fire" or "in fire," from (pur), "fire. Ammonites are an