Brown Orthoceras are the fossilized remains of an extinct genus of marine nautiloid cephalopods that lived hundreds of millions of years ago in ancient oceans.
Specifications:
- Known for its long, cone-shaped fossil rather than spiral-shaped.
- Features distinct internal chamber segments that are often visible in polished stone specimens.
- Commonly found preserved in sedimentary rock with natural brown to dark earthy coloration from mineralization over time.
- Specimens range broadly from a few inches to over 6 feet in length.