Chunky Orthoceras fossil tower, freestanding fossil cephalopod

One freestanding orthoceras tower specimen from Morocco.

As seen in these pictures, orthoceras fossils are often found in a black limestone matrix, with the soft tissues of the ancient squid-like animal replaced with calcite.

The one pictured is exactly the specimen you will receive.

This piece stands approximately 7.25" tall, 4.5” wide and 3.5” deep. It weighs over 5.5 lbs!