Ammonite Impression in Shale – 130g

A ghost from the ancient seas — this ammonite impression in shale weighs 130 grams and preserves the perfect outline of an ammonite shell pressed into fine-grained sedimentary rock over hundreds of millions of years. Unlike a three-dimensional fossil, an impression fossil captures the external form of the creature in exquisite detail — every rib, every whorl, every subtle curve of the shell recorded in stone as a natural relief.

Shale is an ideal matrix for impression fossils, its fine grain preserving detail that coarser rocks cannot. The contrast between the ammonite's coiled form and the flat, layered shale creates a striking, almost sculptural piece that is as beautiful as it is scientifically significant. A wonderful entry-level fossil for new collectors and a characterful addition to any established collection.

• Fossil: Ammonite impression (Cephalopod Mollusc)
• Matrix: Shale
• Weight: 130g
• Form: Natural impression fossil, unaltered