Algerian desert rose cystal Found in unconsolidated sediment of

Found in unconsolidated sediment of the North Sea

This is an ammonite pair

the large glabella ('nose' area) and fantastically preserved compound eye lenses make these one of our most popular trilobites

circa 340 million years old

From Whitby

Algerian desert rose cystal Found in unconsolidated sediment ofFabulously detailed desert roses. These clusters of gypsum crystal formed in the Sahara. Ambient sand was incorporated into the crystal structures that form in arid and sandy conditions. The region is rich in iron oxides and so the desert roses take on a characteristic rusty tone. Minimum size: Height: 11cm Width: 8cm Depth: 5cm. Measurements are approximate and the minimum size you should expect your item to be. A small display stand is included with