{"product_id":"goniatite-fossil-polished","title":"Goniatite Fossil – Polished Ammonite Ancestor","description":"\u003cp\u003eHold 370 million years of Earth's history in the palm of your hand. Goniatites are ancient cephalopod fossils — predecessors to the more familiar ammonite — that lived during the Devonian and Carboniferous periods. Each polished specimen reveals the fossil's distinctive geometric suture patterns, ranging from angular zigzag lines to intricate star-like formations pressed into dark stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese goniatites measure approximately 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter, making them ideal pocket fossils, desk specimens, or additions to any fossil or mineral collection. Their compact size and striking natural geometry make them a favorite among collectors and geology enthusiasts of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goniatite (ancient cephalopod)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 370 million years old (Devonian–Carboniferous period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–1.25 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished to reveal suture patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark gray to black stone with lighter fossil detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One goniatite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in suture pattern, shape, and surface expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Goniatites\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoniatites are an extinct group of ammonoid cephalopods that thrived in ancient seas long before the dinosaurs. Their distinctive angular suture lines — the seams between internal chambers — set them apart from later ammonites and make each specimen a miniature geometric work of art. They are found in sedimentary rock formations around the world, with notable deposits in Morocco, Germany, and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Geode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59722112631070,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/3998\/7742\/files\/Goniatite1_fa33b9cd-4864-48b1-84e0-b194d3337a2e.png?v=1785549008","url":"https:\/\/thehappygeode.com\/products\/goniatite-fossil-polished","provider":"The Happy Geode","version":"1.0","type":"link"}