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

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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Description

Cut and Polished Permian Ammonite Fossil

This collectible fossil is identified as a cut and polished Permian ammonite, Metalegoceras, from the Lower Permian. Its supplied locality is East Timor, Indonesia. The specimen is presented as a polished fossil item for collectors, natural history enthusiasts, geological study, and decorative display.

Fossil Identification

Metalegoceras is an ammonite identification associated with the Permian fossil record. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods, related to modern nautiluses, that lived in ancient seas and developed coiled shells. Their fossilised shells are valued by collectors because they provide a direct connection to prehistoric marine environments and the history of life on Earth.

The Lower Permian represents the earlier part of the Permian geological period. The Permian is an important interval in Earth history, preceding the Mesozoic Era and preserving a wide range of marine and terrestrial fossils. A Lower Permian ammonite can therefore be of particular interest to collectors who focus on Paleozoic fossils, ammonites, cephalopods, or the geological history of Southeast Asia.

Cut and Polished Finish

The cut and polished preparation gives this fossil a finished presentation suitable for a fossil collection, educational display, office, study, or natural history themed interior. Polishing is commonly used to enhance the visible surface of a fossil and make the specimen easier to appreciate as both a geological object and a display piece. The exact appearance, colour, pattern, and natural features are shown in the product photographs.

Collector Interest

This Metalegoceras fossil combines several desirable collecting keywords in one specimen: Permian ammonite, Lower Permian fossil, cut and polished fossil, and East Timor, Indonesia locality. It may appeal to collectors building a Paleozoic fossil selection, enthusiasts interested in extinct marine life, educators creating a geology display, or anyone looking for an authentic natural-history object with a deep geological context.

Photograph and Sizing Information

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 presentation, polished surface, visible fossil details, and overall appearance before purchasing. The images are intended to provide the clearest reference for the individual item offered in this listing.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

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