Pyritized Ammonite, Pleuroceras d67347ed575a06e2c7cd575b244d9183 some actually grew over 13

some actually grew over 13 feet (4 metres) long

Topaz comes in many different hues

Each red Garnet is faceted with an oval table size of 5x7mm and top drilled

The site is no longer accessible and lies several meters below the ground water level in the Brown Coal Open Pit

Pyritized Ammonite, Pleuroceras d67347ed575a06e2c7cd575b244d9183 some actually grew over 13Pyritized Ammonites are considered some of the most collectable type of Ammonite fossil specimens. Iron Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold" enters the Ammonites chambers, replacing the animal's structure cell by cell. When the cellular replacement process goes just right, a magnificent fossil specimen such as the one pictured is created. The name Pyrite is derived from the Greek (purits), "of fire" or "in fire," from (pur), "fire. Ammonites are an