{"product_id":"2-5x1-75-inch-ammonite-fossil-bead","title":"2.5x1.75 inch Ammonite Fossil Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmmonite Fossil Bead measures approximately 2.5 inches by 1.75 inches by 11mm in size, the Ammonite Fossil is a half specimen showing the shell containing a spiraling progression of ever larger chambers divided by thin walls called septa, the pattern of the septa is reflected on the  outside of the shell called sutures and this fossil`s sutures are fern-like which classify the septa as Ammonite. The name `ammonite` originates from the Greek Ram-horned god called Ammon. This Ammonite fossil shell is a particularly beautiful spiral form which has been drilled from side to side as shown in the photograph. Ammonite first appeared in the late Silurian to early Devonian Periods (~400 million years ago). Only some 10% of species survived the Permian Extinction, and their ultimate demise coincided with that of the dinosaurs in the K-T extinction event that closed the Cretaceous Period. Imagine owning a natural Ammonite Fossil which has been in the earth for 400 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadsofcambay.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42515237797975,"sku":"422305","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7236\/files\/25x175-inch-ammonite-fossil-bead-276267.jpg?v=1770414769","url":"https:\/\/glassgardenbeadkits.com\/products\/2-5x1-75-inch-ammonite-fossil-bead","provider":"Glass Garden Beads Collective, PLLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}