#amonit

[minrockfossils]

The glow and twinkling of minerals and the sparkle of stars in the sky are similar. The only difference is that the mineral shines in your hand, as if it had plucked a star from the sky.

" Trust your heart if the seas catch fire, live by love though the stars walk backward." ✍️ by E.E. Cummings

[shattersaurus]

More chibisaurs for my friend's baby decour for their kids room

[skullimangoarts]

Some recent Dandy's World doodles! I love the goobers from this game so much...

Shrimpo design (and small doodle) made by @prawnfriedrice !!

[uk-fossils]

Cut & Polished Jurassic Ammonite Fossil - Burton Bradstock, Dorset - w/ Certificate

This beautiful cut and polished ammonite fossil, originating from the Inferior Oolite of Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, dates back to the Jurassic period, approximately 170 million years ago. This stunning specimen has been expertly prepared to reveal the intricate internal structure and natural beauty of the fossilized shell. Each fossil in our collection is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its authenticity and historical significance.

Ammonites, extinct marine mollusks related to modern-day squids and octopuses, were abundant in Jurassic seas. This particular ammonite, with its distinct whorls and chambers, showcases the classic spiral structure of these fascinating creatures. The polished cross-section reveals the intricate inner chambers where the ammonite controlled its buoyancy, making it a highly decorative and scientifically interesting piece for any fossil collection.

Type: Cut and polished ammonite fossil

Origin: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK

Geological Formation: Inferior Oolite, Jurassic (~170 million years ago)

Authenticity: 100% genuine, with a Certificate of Authenticity provided

Condition: Cut and polished to reveal the internal structure, with excellent preservation and detailing

Scale and Sizing: Scale cube in photos represents 1cm; please refer to images for full size details

Specimen Specificity: The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive

This carefully chosen ammonite fossil combines natural history with striking aesthetic appeal. Ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone interested in Earth’s ancient past, this fossil is a timeless piece that brings a unique touch of the Jurassic to any display. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a genuine Burton Bradstock ammonite to your collection today!

[isa-ah]

where do people even find good septum rings???

[xcandiedorangesx]

[frippp]

Hello yes this is a normal gnome..

NOPE ITS A AMMONITE MIMIC

[sastheforestspirit]

I was at Giełda Minerałów i Skamieniałości (Minerals and Fossils Market) and I've got some stuff (fossils only of course) I will show at home later!

[mysticsparklewings]

Obscutober 2024 Day 20: Ichnite 🦖

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Ichnite (n.)

a fossilized footprint or track of an animal

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I was a bit concerned about how this one was going to go—I picked this word mostly because I like dinosaurs & how it kinda sounds like “ignite,” not because I knew what to do with it artistically. 😅

But! I think it turned out pretty neat! 😃

Click the "Keep Reading" and we'll talk a bit more about my general thoughts/process. ✨

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Today's evening post time brought to you by: "I put this word on the prompt list mostly because I like dinosaurs and (not unlike my reasoning for Day 2) I'm amused that it sounds kind of like 'ignite,' not because I actually had any ideas of what to do with it artistically."

And also like...one of the previous days—I can't remember which one and I don't have time to go back and read every description to figure it out—this is one word I think may have benefitted more from my usual mini-magnet approach that the mandala one...But, then again, maybe not. I'm less sure than I was for that previous day, but I do think I'd still maybe like to eventually revisit this one with the magnets and see what they can do with it.

In any case, my biggest worry when I sat down to get started was that I could really only think of 2 distinct images for "trace fossils" like this word describes. And to be clear, that is a little bit of a "my bad" on this one—Technically, the definition is supposed to cover more than just footprint/track fossils specifically and somehow I glossed over that when I put the definition list together; It can also cover things like fossilized burrows or like, fossilized vegetation prints, etc.

I mention that because I tried not to stray too far from footprints and tracks because that was all I covered in the definition, but the two distinct I alluded to a moment ago were: 3-toed dinosaur prints and what I now know are called ammonite fossil imprints—Kind of like the classic swirly-fossil shape you might be familiar with if you've played an Animal Crossing game. [Animal Crossing isn't the only way I'm personally familiar with fossils like that; Somehow they just got buried in the general "fossils and dinosaur things" folder in my brain, Animal Crossing just seemed like an easy reference other people might understand.]

Ammonites are technically, usually ichnites—at least as far as I know, and I'm not a palentologist—but as far as I understand, I don't see why the impression left behind by an ammonite couldn't be considered one. It would be a "trace" of the creature, after all.

Either way, whether ammonites—or imprints they left behind—have anything to do with ichnites or not, I went ahead with the idea anyway because the swirl shape works so well with some "more traditional" mandala techniques, and otherwise I would've been pretty lacking in those here. And I don't know if you Sparklers were able to gather or not, but over the last few mandalas I've noticed how I sorted drifted away from more typical mandala motifs and ideas, and I want to try and drift back towards them.

But I still did my best to make more "proper" ichnites the focus. Obviously, that started with the nice big 3-toed...They're probably not actually to-scale for this, but we'll call them T-rex prints because that's definitely the dinosaur I was thinking of for them. Those served as my starting point that I build the either rest of the mandala around.

You'll notice I fit some human-ish prints inside of the T-rex prints. They're only human-ish because it was a little too cramped for me to get 5 full toes in there and I didn't want to size my brush down to do it at that stage. That said, it's worth noting I hadn't even considered this word might call for barefoot prints when I made the decision to go for shoe prints instead back on Day 15, but I'm definitely thanking past-me for that decision now!

I don't think I necessarily would have had too much of a problem of today and Day 15 feeling too similar if I had still gone with barefoot prints at that time, just because of all the other differences, but it does make me feel better knowing they have that one extra degree of separation between them.

That said, I did still want to re-use the idea of having some footprints "walk around" the mandala because I just think it's a cute one. But to aide the separation even further, I ended up going with something more like—if the chart I found via Google is to be believed and my doodle version retains any integrity to the proper shape—Velociraptor prints. If they don't really look like velociraptor prints, we'll just call them prehistoric bird prints and be done with it. 😆

Although, kind of ironically I think they came out looking a bit like flying bird silhouettes, which I had considered using somewhere on Day 15 but ultimately decided against. [Now I'm thinking that was maybe another good call to help keep this one separate that past-me wasn't even thinking about!]

But before I put the 'raptor prints in, I spent a lot more time trying to fill more of the space with the ammonite-esque swirls I mentioned before. I definitely spent way longer on those than anything else because getting the base swirls just right proved for more difficult that I anticipated—even more so for the ones towards the edge rather than the ones towards the center.

And then I maybe went a bit overboard trying to make the swirls towards the outer edge a little more interesting. In hindsight, I may have overdone them a bit, but after I spent so long on them I very much did not have it in me to go back and try to figure out how to "un-over-do" them. So they are what they are. 🤷‍♀️

I did however also decide to fill some space and accent a bit with one other kind of more proper trace fossil—My very simple approximation if what I think were snake trails that I kept seeing pop up in my search for ichnite references. I saw at least a few that really did look look that lines-with-V's-down-the-center that I drew along the outer edge and just a bit in the center.

They also ended up kinda going along with some of the more decorative lines around those outer swirls, which was nice.

Oh, and the line that weaves between the 'rapot prints was both a last-might attempt to just fill more space and also I think is a nice nod to the cracks and crevices I personally associate fossil imagery with.

There was kind of a trade-off in that this was one of the mandalas where I spent a lot of time on the lines, because this was probably the simplest color scheme so far. I just smashed browns and tans like the color of both fossils and the dirt/rock their buried in together and tried to get the contrast to enhance the footprint ichnites in a reasonable way.

I did have a little trouble getting the amount of brightness just right like I did yesterday, but yesterday's was still worse in that regard.

Ultimately, I think I was right to be worried about how this one turned out...However, this is one of the ones that ended up surprising me with the results. 😊 It turned out much stronger than I was expecting even though here are things I'm second-guessing like you more or less heard me mention (and other ones I'd rather not call specific attention to).

This one is also probably helped a bit by the fact that I wasn't in quite the frenzy to finish it that I was yesterday's. 😅

That said, I think I covered everything I wanted to and I've still got to get to cross-posting...And I have no clue what song I'm going to pick for the Instagram post, which will definitely slow me down. 🙃 So I'll leave off here while we all ponder the footprints of the past and hope for a tomorrow that turns out at least as well as these did. 😉

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Artwork © me, MysticSparklewings

Obscutober Concept Inspired by nikolas_tower

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[groovygladiatorsheep]

`Quiet but deadly.`

Remember Amonite ? Here’s her new ref !!

Amonite is an Orchidia x Aconite kiddo :3

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𖥸 Credits.

Orchidia and Aconite belongs to me !

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𖥸 Info.

- the Golden flower on her head has teeth ! :3

- Her pupil are supposed to be skull shaped !!

- She’s quiet, but a passive rebel.

- She often watches horror movie, dragging some of her siblings to watch with her… it can be not for the best.

[kipppywippy]

I LOVEEEEE AMMONITES

[skin-slave]

Sometimes self-care is going to the shooting range and then buying fossils.

[cowboycunt]

bored at work. look at my fossils

[uk-fossils]

Haematite & Calcite Replaced Ammonite Fossil | Devonian Taboumakhlouf Formation Morocco | Genuine Specimen + COA

Haematite and Calcite Replaced Fossil Ammonite

Formation: Taboumakhlouf Formation

Age: Eifelian Stage, Devonian Period (Approx. 393–388 million years ago)

Location: Tahrajat, Morocco

This listing features a striking fossil ammonite with a unique replacement by haematite and calcite, creating a beautiful blend of metallic and crystalline textures. Discovered in the Taboumakhlouf Formation of Tahrajat, Morocco, this ammonite showcases exceptional preservation and aesthetic appeal, making it a remarkable addition to any collection.

Species Information:

Ammonites were marine mollusks that thrived in the seas of the Devonian period. These extinct relatives of modern squids and octopuses had coiled shells, which served both as protection and buoyancy control. The replacement of the original shell material with haematite and calcite in this specimen highlights the unique geological processes that occurred over millions of years, preserving the ammonite in stunning detail.

Product Details:

Authenticity Guaranteed: 100% genuine fossil with a Certificate of Authenticity included.

Exact Specimen: The fossil in the photos is the exact piece you will receive.

Size: Refer to the scale cube (1 cm) and photos for precise dimensions.

Material Replacement: Original shell replaced by haematite and calcite, creating a unique, visually appealing fossil.

Formation and Location: Sourced from the Taboumakhlouf Formation, renowned for its exceptional Devonian fossils.

This fossil ammonite is perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone fascinated by natural history. Its combination of scientific significance and striking mineral replacement makes it ideal for display, study, or educational purposes.

Shipping & Handling:

Your fossil will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. International shipping with tracking is available, providing a secure and worry-free purchasing experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare and beautiful haematite and calcite replaced ammonite fossil. Add this genuine piece of Earth’s prehistoric past to your collection today!

[katalyna-rose]

My order from @bekkathyst arrived yesterday! This time I just got the smaller skull (I adore the druzy peeking through, this was maybe not the best angle for it lol) the most beautiful flashy moonstone, tiny phantom amethyst, butterfly wings, and flourite mushroom cottage. The little pebble was my gift! I was sad to see a tiny chip in the mushroom cottage, but everything else arrived safe and sound! Glad to have more, I miss my crystal mushroom garden but they're with my mom because she's making me a copper wire wrap bonsai tree and decorating it with mushrooms. I'll be so excited to add it to my collection and have all my mushrooms back!

[gazapoindomito]

Los amo, dinosaurios marinos.

More chibisaurs for my friend's baby decour for their kids room