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The country of Morocco, located in northwest Africa, is rich with fossils
such as ammonites, orthoceras, trilobites and dinosaur teeth. A portion of the Sahara
Desert, which once was an ocean, is contained within Morocco and holds many remains of
creatures that once inhabited the earth. Skilled artisans have taken great time and care
to prepare and polish some of the fossils on this page, such as the Fossil nautiloids and
select ammonites. Others such as the crinoids and fossil teeth are left in their natural
state. The Dinosaur Store® staff hand selects ALL of the fossils from
Morocco and only the finest specimens are accepted. |
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Crinoids
Commonly known as sea lilies, are a member of the echinoderm group of
animals (not plants) which all live in the sea. Among them are sea urchins, star fish, and
brittle stars. The distinguishing features are their fivefold radial symmetry.
Crinoids range in price from $150 - $3500.
If you would like more information on this item please call.
1.877.560.DINO
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Ammonites
Ammonites were cephalopods, predatory marine mollusks, and shared many
similarities with their modern relatives, the squid, octopus and chambered nautilus. The
term ammonite refers to an extinct group of mollusks. These creatures along with
dinosaurs, died out at the close of the Cretaceous period, about sixty five million years
ago. The most frequently preserved portion of the ammonite is the hard shell.
This shell served as protection for the soft tissue of the animal and also allowed the
animal to achieve buoyancy in the marine environment in which it lived. |
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Satin Spar Selenite Tea Light Candle
Holders
$24
Tea light holders will measure approximately 3-4 inches
in diameter and approximately 3-4 inches tall, and will weigh 2-5 pounds.
Each of our selenite tea light holders is cut from a
single large selenite crystal. Choice of natural white or natural
peach. The shapes and sizes of the candle holders will vary
slightly as all crystals are unique. |
| Gypsum has several variety
names that are widely used in the mineral trade. "Selenite" is the
colorless and transparent or translucent variety that shows a pearl like
luster and has been described as having a moon like glow. The word
selenite comes from the Greek for Moon and means moon rock. Another
variety is a compact fibrous aggregate called "satin spar selenite."
This variety has a very satin like look that gives a play of light up and
down the fibrous crystals. |
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Polished
Ammonite and Orthoceras Mix
Devonian, 360 million years old
Cette Formation,
Morocco Ammonite and Orthoceras Mix Plates range
in price from $50-$350 Each one of our decorative fossil
plates from Morocco is unique.
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Fossil Nautiloids
These squid-like mollusks were abundant in Paleozoic seas. Early nautiloids
had straight, conical shells that were sealed off by internal walls as the animal grew
bigger. Most nautiloids were swimming predators that used short tentacles to seize their
prey. The Fossil Nautiloids shown here are in a black limestone matrix
and have been polished. Slight color and pattern variations are to be
expected because these are natural products and no two are alike. |
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Shell-shaped Bowl
Orthoceras
360 million years old
Tindouf Basin, Morocco
$75.
Bowls measure approximately 10" in diameter and 2.25" high. Acrylic
stands are sold separately. Slight color and pattern variations are to be
expected because these are natural products and no two are alike. |
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Soap Dish
Orthoceras
360 million years old
Tindouf Basin, Morocco
$24
Dishes measure approximately 6.5" long x 5.25" wide and 1.5" high.
Slight color and pattern variations are to be expected because these are
natural products and no two are alike. |
 Each Bookend measures approximately:
3 to 4" wide x 3 to 4" deep and 5
to 6" tall.
Sold in pairs only. |
Bookends
Orthoceras
360 million years old
Tindouf Basin, Morocco
Slight color and pattern variations are to be expected because these are
natural products and no two are alike. Fossil Bookends $45
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Carved Letter
Holder
Ammonite. Goniatites
360 million years old
Tindouf Basin, Morocco
$38
Letter holders measure approximately 6" in diameter and 3" high
Slight color and pattern variations are to be expected because these are
natural products and no two are alike. Standard envelope used to
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Carved Decorative Wine
Bottle Orthoceras
360 million years old
Tindouf Basin, Morocco
$55.
Bottle measures 3.25" in diameter and is 11.25" high.
This bottle is solid and for decorative purposes only. Slight color and
pattern variations are to be expected because these are natural products and
no two are alike. |
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