Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite Cut & Polished Lower Permian East Timor Indonesia
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Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite Cut & Polished Lower Permian East Timor Indonesia

Offered here is a genuine cut and polished ammonite fossil from the extinct genus Metalegoceras, dating to the Lower Permian period (~290 to 270 million years ago). This rare and beautifully preserved specimen originates from East Timor, Indonesia, a region known for yielding some of the most scientifically significant and visually striking marine fossils from the Permian.

Unlike Jurassic or Cretaceous ammonites, Metalegoceras belongs to a more ancient lineage of cephalopods that thrived long before the mass extinction that marked the end of the Permian. These ammonoids exhibit highly complex suture patterns and evolved forms well adapted to their warm, shallow marine environments.

This particular specimen has been expertly cut and polished, revealing the intricate internal chamber structures that once housed gas-filled compartments used for buoyancy. The result is a stunning fossil that highlights both the scientific importance and aesthetic beauty of ammonoid preservation.

The image includes a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference. You will receive the exact fossil shown, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Details:

* Species: Metalegoceras sp.

* Fossil Type: Cut and polished ammonite

* Geological Period: Lower Permian (~290–270 million years ago)

* Location Found: East Timor, Indonesia

* Preservation: Cut and polished to expose internal chamber structures

* Size: See photo with 1cm scale cube for full dimensions

* Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Certificate of Authenticity included

* Photo: The exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive

Scientific & Collector Significance: Metalegoceras is a classic representative of Permian ammonoids, which are rarer and geologically older than most commonly collected ammonites. Its presence in the fossil record helps scientists reconstruct marine environments of the Paleozoic era. The cut and polished preparation makes it an exceptional piece for fossil collectors, educators, and those interested in natural history art.

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Add a unique and ancient treasure to your collection with this cut and polished Metalegoceras ammonite fossil from the Permian seas of East Timor.

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Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite

This cut and polished fossil is identified as Metalegoceras, a Permian ammonite fossil from the Lower Permian. Its polished presentation makes the specimen suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections. The named identification provides a clear focus for anyone interested in Permian fossils and ancient marine life.

Geological Identification

The specimen is identified as Metalegoceras and is described as Lower Permian in age. The Permian was a major geological period that followed the Carboniferous and preceded the Triassic. It is especially important in Earth history because it records extensive changes in marine and terrestrial ecosystems before the end-Permian mass extinction.

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable forms in the fossil record. Ammonoid fossils are widely collected for their combination of biological interest, geological significance and distinctive shell form. A cut and polished specimen offers a prepared view intended to highlight the fossil surface and make it suitable for display.

Locality

East Timor, Indonesia.

The locality information connects this fossil with the geology of the East Timor region. Fossils from Southeast Asian localities are of interest to collectors because they contribute to the wider study of ancient marine environments, regional geology and the distribution of fossil organisms through geological time. This specimen is offered specifically as a Metalegoceras fossil from the Lower Permian.

Cut and Polished Presentation

The specimen has been cut and polished, giving it a finished display appearance rather than an unprepared field presentation. It can be used as part of a fossil collection, placed in a cabinet or incorporated into a geology-themed display. Its subject matter makes it appropriate for collectors of ammonites, Permian fossils, marine fossils and natural history specimens.

The polished finish also makes the fossil suitable for educational use when discussing fossil preparation, geological time and the preservation of extinct marine organisms. As with any natural fossil, the visible features reflect the original specimen and its preparation.

Certificate and Photographs

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s complete presentation and visual details before purchasing.

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