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FV-NH-0042

Jurassic Ammonite

Prepared in the round, on a stone base

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Collection
Natural History
Period
Lower Jurassic
Date
c. 180 million years
Origin
Dorset, England
Material
Calcite-replaced shell, matrix
Dimensions
410 mm diameter
Weight
9.2 kg
Availability
Available
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Overview

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Provenance

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