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 7.75" tall, 4.0” wide and 4.0” deep. It weighs almost 6 lbs!