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8″ RARE: HAUGIA PHILLIPSI Fossil Ammonite – Middle Toarcian, Jurassic – France – Certified Authentic – Alice Purnell Collection
£360.00
An exceptional and rare Haugia phillipsi fossil ammonite, measuring an impressive 8 inches across, from the Middle Toarcian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in France. This ammonite is a visually striking and scientifically notable specimen, featuring strong ribbing and the characteristic compressed, involute shell typical of the genus Haugia. It originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection and is presented exactly as shown.
The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
- Species: Haugia phillipsi
- Geological Age: Middle Toarcian, Lower Jurassic (~180 million years ago)
- Location: France
- Morphology Features: Shell is compressed and involute with dense ribbing and distinct keel; venter is well-defined. Sutures are moderately complex. This species is distinguished by its moderately evolute coiling and sharply defined ornamentation.
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Depositional Environment: Marine depositional setting, typically representing outer shelf to upper slope environments with relatively deeper, oxygenated waters during the Jurassic transgression
- Notable: Haugia phillipsi is valued for its biostratigraphic importance in correlating Toarcian stage sequences across Europe and is rarely found in this size and preservation quality.
This is an ideal collector’s specimen for display or academic study, representing a unique opportunity to acquire a rare and important ammonite from a classic Jurassic locality.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – See photo for full dimensions
- The specimen shown is the exact item you will receive
- From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection
(Actual as seen)
Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description
An exceptional and rare Haugia phillipsi fossil ammonite, measuring an impressive 8 inches across, from the Middle Toarcian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in France. This ammonite is a visually striking and scientifically notable specimen, featuring strong ribbing and the characteristic compressed, involute shell typical of the genus Haugia. It originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection and is presented exactly as shown.
The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
- Species: Haugia phillipsi
- Geological Age: Middle Toarcian, Lower Jurassic (~180 million years ago)
- Location: France
- Morphology Features: Shell is compressed and involute with dense ribbing and distinct keel; venter is well-defined. Sutures are moderately complex. This species is distinguished by its moderately evolute coiling and sharply defined ornamentation.
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Depositional Environment: Marine depositional setting, typically representing outer shelf to upper slope environments with relatively deeper, oxygenated waters during the Jurassic transgression
- Notable: Haugia phillipsi is valued for its biostratigraphic importance in correlating Toarcian stage sequences across Europe and is rarely found in this size and preservation quality.
This is an ideal collector’s specimen for display or academic study, representing a unique opportunity to acquire a rare and important ammonite from a classic Jurassic locality.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – See photo for full dimensions
- The specimen shown is the exact item you will receive
- From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection
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