Pyritized Ammonite, Pleuroceras d67347ed575a06e2c7cd575b244d9183 about 150 million to 180

about 150 million to 180 million years ago

9mm x 7mm emerald cut facetted Amethyst Pendant set in sterling silver on an 18" sterling silver chain

The site is no longer accessible and lies several meters below the ground water level in the Brown Coal Open Pit

(sometimes referred to as 'orbicular Jasper') is a mineral found in the African Island of Madagascar

precipitated the decline of the Ursus spelaeus

Pyritized Ammonite, Pleuroceras d67347ed575a06e2c7cd575b244d9183 about 150 million to 180Pyritized 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