{"product_id":"museum-display-white-spine-ammonite-madagascar-fossil-specimen","title":"Museum Display White Spine Ammonite – Madagascar Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stunning White Spine Ammonite from Ancient Madagascan Seas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Spine Ammonite (Cleoniceras sp.)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Cretaceous Period, approximately 110 million years ago\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Sakaraha, Madagascar\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eAmmonite Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm x 52mm x 14mm (approximately)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 gram\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"650\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eWhite Spine Ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e from near Sakaraha, Madagascar is a beautifully preserved relic of ancient tropical seas that existed over 100 million years ago. These striking fossils are recognised for their elegant spiral shells and distinctive pale calcite spines or ribbing that once strengthened and protected the animal’s shell. Ammonites were marine cephalopods — intelligent, tentacled molluscs that swam freely through prehistoric oceans. Although long extinct, their closest living relatives today are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"611\"\u003enautilus, squid, octopus, and cuttlefish\u003c\/strong\u003e, all members of the cephalopod family.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhite Spine Ammonites lived during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eEarly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e Cretaceous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, around 110 million years ago, when Madagascar was submerged beneath warm, shallow seas rich in marine life. Fine sediment settled gently on the seafloor, rapidly burying shells after death and creating ideal conditions for fossilisation. Over millions of years, mineralisation preserved the delicate structure of the shell, including its intricate ribbing and internal chambers. The region around Sakaraha is world-famous for ammonite fossils because these ancient seabeds were later uplifted by geological activity, bringing perfectly preserved marine life to the surface where it can be discovered today.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1802\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAmmonites are incredibly important in the fossil record because they evolved rapidly and existed in enormous variety across the globe. Their distinctive shell forms allow scientists to date rock layers with remarkable accuracy, making them one of the most valuable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eindex fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e in geology. Each specimen is not just a beautiful natural object — it is a scientific time marker that helps reconstruct ancient oceans, shifting continents, and the evolution of marine life.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2045\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis Madagascan White Spine Ammonite is more than a fossil — it is a preserved fragment of Earth’s distant past, capturing the form of an ancient ocean dweller whose legacy still helps scientists understand the history of life on our planet.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"878\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this iconic spiral of prehistoric life to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"--animation-duration: 600ms; --fade-animation-function: linear; --first-token-animation-duration: 600ms;\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:393\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"button-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Info Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe want your shopping experience with \u003cstrong\u003eForever Gems\u003c\/strong\u003e to be as smooth and sparkly as possible!\u003cbr\u003eBefore you add to cart, please take a moment to read these quick notes 👇\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🛒 \u003cstrong\u003eOnline Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis product is currently \u003cstrong\u003eavailable online only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eWe sometimes have similar pieces in our store, but we can’t guarantee this exact one will be there.\u003cbr\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eIf you’d like to see this specific item in person, just let us know — we’ll happily arrange for it to be available in-store!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📸 \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product Photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe take care to show our items as accurately as possible, but small differences in \u003cstrong\u003ecolor or scale\u003c\/strong\u003e may occur depending on lighting or your screen settings.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Description for Size Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEach listing includes detailed size and weight information — please check it out to get the best idea of what to expect.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe’re proud of our collection and stand behind every piece.\u003cbr\u003eYou can read our full \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/pages\/authenticity-guarantee\" title=\"Authenticity Guarantee here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to learn more about how we verify each specimen.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe’ve got answers!\u003cbr\u003eFind all the details in our \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping Policy and Rates here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Policy and Rates here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You See Is What You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe item pictured is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact piece\u003c\/strong\u003e you’ll receive — no surprises, just the real deal.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45770438049988,"sku":"S452","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S452WhiteSpinedAmmonite_1.webp?v=1771419000","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/museum-display-white-spine-ammonite-madagascar-fossil-specimen","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}