{"product_id":"natural-fossilised-ammonite-fossil-prehistoric-marine-fossil-specimen-247g-copy","title":"Fossilised Colonial Coral in Limestone | Probable Carboniferous | Natural Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a fascinating piece of ancient marine history with this genuine fossilised colonial coral preserved within natural limestone. Dating from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprobable Carboniferous Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e320 to 340 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen offers a glimpse into the warm, shallow seas that once covered much of the Earth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposed corallites, the individual skeletal tubes once occupied by tiny coral polyps, create a striking three-dimensional honeycomb-like structure that makes this specimen both visually appealing and scientifically interesting. Naturally weathered over millions of years, each fossil is entirely unique and tells the story of an ancient reef ecosystem long before the age of the dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational displays or anyone looking to own a genuine piece of prehistoric natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine fossilised colonial coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbable Age: Carboniferous Period (approximately 320–340 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix: Natural limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural three-dimensional corallite structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind specimen\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this is a natural fossil. Variations in colour, texture, weathering and minor imperfections are part of the fossilisation process and contribute to the individuality of each specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47524717953155,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/62573.jpg?v=1783662934","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/natural-fossilised-ammonite-fossil-prehistoric-marine-fossil-specimen-247g-copy","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}