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Is this ammonite I received as a gift real?


AndreasRihoux

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Not long ago my aunt gave me a large 'orange/brown' ammonite. I understand that this one is very sculpted, which is why I doubt whether it is real? It comes from Morocco and was owned by a serious fossil collector. 

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It is real, however the inner part outlined in red is carved. 

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4 minutes ago, DPS Ammonite said:

It is real, however the inner part outlined in red is carved. 

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Thank you very much! 

How did you come to the conclusion that this is real? What should I pay attention to in the future?

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There is no reason to fake such a rough ammonite including carving on one side and matrix at the other side. Natural supply is plenty.

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