Orthoceras fossil tower with pyrite

This is a really interesting, unusual orthoceras tower from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Look closely at the picture... this specimen has specks of naturally occurring pyrite (fools gold) within the piece!

Generally speaking and as seen in these these pictures, orthoceras fossils are often found in a black limestone matrix, with the shell of the ancient squid-like fossilized. Of the dozens or even hndreds of these I have previously sold or seen, I have never seen one with pyrite too!

What a great addition to a collection or gift for a rock or fossil lover.

The one pictured is exactly the specimen you will receive.

This piece stands approximately 8" tall, 4” wide and 3” deep. It weighs over 4 lbs.