(Possibly Australian) ammonite

[Erika1631]

Hello!

The other day I visited a museum here in Perth and noticed they sold fossils in the gift shop. I bought a fossil of an ammonite as a gift for my younger sister, who absolutely loves anything prehistoric. The store gave no information other than it was an ammonite, but having bought it here in Perth I suppose it might well be from Australia at the very least. I apologise for not having more a specific location. If necessary I could send them an email and ask, though from the conversation I had at the store it seemed like the gift store staff weren't particularly well-informed themselves unfortunately.

 

They came "pre-sliced" but I'm not sure if the internal structure helps at all. I also took exact measurements, as instructed. I hope the photos are sharp and well-lit enough!

 

Thank you in advance!

 

 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Erika1631

[Fossildude19]

This looks like an ammonite from  Madagascar, Cleoniceras.

[Erika1631]

Thank you so much! You'll have just made my little sisters day with that fact

[Fossildude19]

These are very common in gift shops, as they can be quite pretty.   

I hope your sister enjoys it.