Choffaticeras sp. Ammonite - Cut & Polished
Choffaticeras sp. Ammonite with Druzy Chambers
Quick Facts
Mineral Name: Calcite / Aragonite (Original Shell Material) with Quartz/Calcite Druzy Infill
Chemical Formula: CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate) and SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
Mineral Class: Carbonate / Silicate
Hardness (Mohs Scale): 3 (Calcite) to 7 (Quartz Druzy)
Primary Source: Morocco (Specific regions within the Lower Cretaceous formations)
What is a Choffaticeras Ammonite Fossil Slice?
This specimen is a carefully cut and polished half of a Choffaticeras ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod from the Lower Cretaceous period, approximately 110 million years ago. Found in Morocco, these ammonites are distinctively prepared by slicing them in half and polishing the cross-section. This reveals the intricate internal chambers that were once filled with gas, helping the ammonite control its buoyancy. Over millions of years, these chambers have been replaced or lined with sparkling mineral growths, often quartz or calcite, creating what is known as "druzy" crystals, adding a beautiful geological dimension to the paleontological fossil.
Primary Source: Morocco (specifically from the Lower Cretaceous formations, often found in areas such as Agadir or Erfoud)
Composition & Appearance
Color: The external shell and chamber walls typically display natural earthy tones of brown, grey, cream, or black. The internal druzy crystals, however, can be clear, white, golden, or even subtly colored, contrasting beautifully with the darker fossilized shell.
Crystal Habit: The fossil retains the characteristic planispiral (flat spiral) coiling of the ammonite. The key feature is the visible internal chambers, separated by septa, which are now lined or completely filled with small, glittering druzy crystals.
Luster: The polished shell surface is vitreous (glass-like) to waxy, while the druzy crystals exhibit a brilliant, sparkling luster.
Key Characteristics: The defining features are the visible cross-section of the ammonite's spiral structure, showcasing the numerous internal chambers. The presence of sparkling druzy crystals within these chambers is particularly prized, offering a combination of ancient life and geological artistry. The intricate suture lines are also clearly visible, marking where the septa connected to the outer shell.
Metaphysical & Elemental Associations (The following information is based on metaphysical and crystal healing beliefs, not scientific study.)
Associated Chakras: Root (Muladhara) & Third Eye (Ajna) – with added Crown/Soul Star from Druzy
This fossil combines the grounding energy of the ammonite (Root Chakra, connecting to ancient Earth wisdom and life cycles) with the elevated, spiritual energy of druzy crystals. The druzy enhances the connection to higher consciousness, clarity, and universal energy, often linking to the Crown or even Soul Star Chakras, while still stimulating the Third Eye for insight into cosmic patterns.
Natural Element: Earth & Water (with Air/Spirit from Druzy)
The ammonite's form strongly aligns with the Earth element for grounding and stability, and the Water element for flow, adaptation, and the origins of life. The sparkling druzy crystals introduce an element of Air or Spirit, symbolizing light, clarity, expansion of consciousness, and ethereal connections.
Quick Facts
Mineral Name: Calcite / Aragonite (Original Shell Material) with Quartz/Calcite Druzy Infill
Chemical Formula: CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate) and SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
Mineral Class: Carbonate / Silicate
Hardness (Mohs Scale): 3 (Calcite) to 7 (Quartz Druzy)
Primary Source: Morocco (Specific regions within the Lower Cretaceous formations)
What is a Choffaticeras Ammonite Fossil Slice?
This specimen is a carefully cut and polished half of a Choffaticeras ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod from the Lower Cretaceous period, approximately 110 million years ago. Found in Morocco, these ammonites are distinctively prepared by slicing them in half and polishing the cross-section. This reveals the intricate internal chambers that were once filled with gas, helping the ammonite control its buoyancy. Over millions of years, these chambers have been replaced or lined with sparkling mineral growths, often quartz or calcite, creating what is known as "druzy" crystals, adding a beautiful geological dimension to the paleontological fossil.
Primary Source: Morocco (specifically from the Lower Cretaceous formations, often found in areas such as Agadir or Erfoud)
Composition & Appearance
Color: The external shell and chamber walls typically display natural earthy tones of brown, grey, cream, or black. The internal druzy crystals, however, can be clear, white, golden, or even subtly colored, contrasting beautifully with the darker fossilized shell.
Crystal Habit: The fossil retains the characteristic planispiral (flat spiral) coiling of the ammonite. The key feature is the visible internal chambers, separated by septa, which are now lined or completely filled with small, glittering druzy crystals.
Luster: The polished shell surface is vitreous (glass-like) to waxy, while the druzy crystals exhibit a brilliant, sparkling luster.
Key Characteristics: The defining features are the visible cross-section of the ammonite's spiral structure, showcasing the numerous internal chambers. The presence of sparkling druzy crystals within these chambers is particularly prized, offering a combination of ancient life and geological artistry. The intricate suture lines are also clearly visible, marking where the septa connected to the outer shell.
Metaphysical & Elemental Associations (The following information is based on metaphysical and crystal healing beliefs, not scientific study.)
Associated Chakras: Root (Muladhara) & Third Eye (Ajna) – with added Crown/Soul Star from Druzy
This fossil combines the grounding energy of the ammonite (Root Chakra, connecting to ancient Earth wisdom and life cycles) with the elevated, spiritual energy of druzy crystals. The druzy enhances the connection to higher consciousness, clarity, and universal energy, often linking to the Crown or even Soul Star Chakras, while still stimulating the Third Eye for insight into cosmic patterns.
Natural Element: Earth & Water (with Air/Spirit from Druzy)
The ammonite's form strongly aligns with the Earth element for grounding and stability, and the Water element for flow, adaptation, and the origins of life. The sparkling druzy crystals introduce an element of Air or Spirit, symbolizing light, clarity, expansion of consciousness, and ethereal connections.
