Fossil Shrimp Plate (Antrimpos sp.) - Germany of ammonites has gained popularity

of ammonites has gained popularity over the years

This variety of calcite was first discovered in Tuscany

It features one larger crystal point coated in many

producing the purple color we know and love

Fossil Shrimp Plate (Antrimpos sp.) - Germany of ammonites has gained popularityThis genus of shrimp thrived during the Jurassic Period (200 to 145 million years ago). This specimen was found in the Solnhofen Limestone of Germany. This formation has provided scientists with some of the most crucial specimens of our time, including Archaeopteryx, the oldest known species of bird. This was a scientific breakthrough for linking modern day birds to dinosaurs. This specimen shows great details when observing the legs, antennae, and