{"product_id":"ammonite-pair-fossil-crystal-carving-with-custom-black-stand","title":"Ammonite Pair Fossil Crystal Carving with custom Black Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonite Pair Fossil with Custom Black Stand | 276g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matched pair of ammonite fossils on a custom black stand at 276g — smaller in size but genuinely striking, and exceptional under UV. The natural suture patterning that ammonites are known for is visible across both shells, the complex branching lines marking the internal chamber walls of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The black stand sets the colour and detail off cleanly, and the UV reaction on this pair is worth having a light ready for — it's one of those pieces that genuinely surprises people the first time they see it glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonites are extinct cephalopod molluscs that lived from approximately 240 to 66 million years ago — they are among the most widely recognised and studied fossil groups, used as index fossils to date the rock layers in which they are found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive suture patterns visible on the shell surface are the lines where internal septae — walls dividing the shell into chambers — met the outer shell wall; the complexity of these patterns increased through ammonite evolution, with later species showing highly elaborate fractal-like suturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe UV fluorescence in ammonite fossils is caused by residual organic compounds or specific mineral replacements within the shell structure during fossilisation — aragonite-preserved ammonites in particular are known for strong UV reactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original shell material in quality ammonite specimens is often replaced by calcite, pyrite, or in exceptional cases opal during fossilisation, each producing a distinct visual and fluorescent character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonites are associated with protection, stability, and the energy of continuous forward movement — the spiral form appears across ancient cultures as a symbol of evolution, growth, and the passage of time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in Feng Shui as a prosperity and good fortune stone, the spiral believed to draw positive energy inward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural ammonite fossil pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom black display stand included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable UV fluorescence — a key feature of this pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 276g (pair including stand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay piece — particularly stunning under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil and crystal collection centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA conversation piece for any shelf or desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely unique gift for collectors of natural history specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV light not included — fluorescence visible under a standard UV\/blacklight torch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural fossils may have inclusions, restoration, and surface variation inherent to the fossilisation process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? 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