Beautiful 10" Choffaticeras Ammonite - Half

This is an massive example of a rarely seen ammonite from Madagascar. It is of the genus Choffaticeras, 10 inches wide, quite thick and the half weighs 3 1/2 lbs. Ammonites of this genus are often referred to as Margarite or "Daisy" flower ammonites. It has been cut in half and polished to reveal the amazing inner detail. Nearly every chamber has been preserved as deep, spectacular CRYSTAL LINED pockets. This is an extremely impressive ammonite specimen.