Hello friends,
Full transparency here - I am inquiring about this piece from a trade dealer who I will not mention as per guidelines. They have listed the following specifications:
Genus: Pachydesmoceras Ammonite.
Age: Cretaceous (Cenomanian to Turonian).
Origin: Taboulouart, Atlas Range, Morocco.
Size: Height: 40 CM x Width (diameter): 50 CM x Depth: 11 CM
I am very new to fossils and so am having a hard time verifying these claims. Is anyone able to offer an opinion as to whether this is what they says it is and if it is in the condition claimed? I have seen several other pieces that look near identical to my eyes - is anyone able to provide any insight as to specifically what to look for in a piece like this when identifying it and determining its condition? Are specimens in this size and condition rare?
Thank you,
Ali