{"product_id":"goniatite-fossil-polished-moroccan-ammonoid-option-c-380-million-year-old-specimen","title":"Goniatite Fossil - Polished Moroccan Ammonoid - Option C - 380 Million Year Old Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine polished goniatite fossil from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco — approximately 380 million years old and remarkably well-preserved. The high gloss polish reveals the characteristic tight spiral whorl and the dark gray limestone matrix that surrounds it, making the fossil structure immediately visible and striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGoniatites are ancient cephalopods — distant relatives of modern squids and octopuses — that lived approximately 380 million years ago during the Devonian period. They predate the dinosaurs by over 150 million years. Holding one is genuinely putting something ancient in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGoniatite (ammonoid cephalopod)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAtlas Mountains, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 380 million years (Devonian period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDark gray limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePolished cross-section specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC (pictured - what you see is what you get)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.80\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.039kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh gloss polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you see is what you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— every photo in this listing is of the exact specimen you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Goniatite Fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGoniatites belong to the ammonoid family and are among the most recognizable ancient fossils in the collector market. They are easily identified by their distinctive spiral shell structure and characteristic zigzag suture patterns visible on polished cross-sections. Morocco's Atlas Mountains are one of the world's most significant goniatite deposits, and Moroccan specimens are prized for their quality and detail preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the crystal and spiritual community, fossils are associated with grounding, patience, past life work, and connection to ancient earth energy. They carry the record of deep time in a tangible, holdable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay as a natural history specimen and conversation piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in crystal grids for grounding and ancestral connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, or curious minds of any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational piece for children learning about prehistoric life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace on an altar or desk as a grounding earth energy anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid dropping — polished limestone can chip. Keep away from prolonged moisture exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonflower Crystal Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51832647024922,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6527\/2602\/files\/C9ADC17A-A3F7-4C3C-A63F-8C33B95F2467.jpg?v=1776281519","url":"https:\/\/www.moonflowercrystalbar.com\/products\/goniatite-fossil-polished-moroccan-ammonoid-option-c-380-million-year-old-specimen","provider":"Moonflower Crystal Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}