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Dactylioceras commune Ammonite Fossil Nodule, Lower Toarcian Jurassic Whitby, Cut & Polished Display Specimen
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Dactylioceras commune Ammonite Fossil Nodule, Lower Toarcian Jurassic Whitby, Cut & Polished Display Specimen

Original price was: £30.00.Current price is: £24.00.

Presenting a stunning Cut and Polished Yorkshire Ammonite Fossil, carefully selected for its remarkable preservation and aesthetic appeal. This specimen is a Dactylioceras commune nodule from the Lower Toarcian Stage of the Early Jurassic period, approximately 182 million years old. It was discovered near Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK — one of the most famous fossil sites in the world.

This particular piece has been expertly cut and polished to highlight the intricate internal chamber structure of the ammonite, showcasing the natural beauty formed over millions of years in marine sediment. The visible suture lines and tight coiling of the shell are classic features of the species.

Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)

Species: Dactylioceras commune

Geological Age: Lower Jurassic, Toarcian Stage

Stratigraphic Zone (if applicable): Commune Subzone of the Harpoceras falciferum Zone (probable)

Superfamily: Dactylioceratoidea

Family: Dactylioceratidae

Order: Ammonitida

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with radial ribs extending across the entire whorl
  • Tight involute coiling with minimal umbilicus
  • Growth lines and septal suture patterns are prominent in the polished surface

Depositional Environment: This fossil formed in a deep marine environment, within organic-rich shales typical of the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event. The fine-grained sediments and low oxygen conditions helped preserve these fossils in exceptional detail.

Notable:

  • Authentic specimen from Whitby, UK
  • Polished surface for decorative and educational display
  • Displays internal chamber details and external ribbing
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, interior decor, or as a scientific gift

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and are supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo shown is of the actual item you will receive. Please refer to the image for accurate sizing – each cube in the scale is 1cm.

 

Add a genuine piece of ancient marine life to your collection with this beautifully prepared Dactylioceras commune ammonite fossil. A true snapshot of Jurassic seas from the heart of Yorkshire’s fossil coast.

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Description

Identification and Geological Context

This listing is for a cut and polished fossil nodule identified as Dactylioceras commune, an ammonite from the Lower Toarcian stage of the Jurassic. The specimen is associated with Whitby, UK, a well-known area for Jurassic fossil collecting and ammonite material. Its combination of named identification, geological age and locality makes it an appealing addition to collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic palaeontology and British fossil specimens.

Dactylioceras commune belongs to the ammonites, an extinct group of marine cephalopods. Ammonites lived in the ancient seas of the Mesozoic Era and are commonly recognised by their chambered, coiled shells. Their fossils are valued both for their natural beauty and for the information they provide about past marine environments, evolutionary history and geological time. The Lower Toarcian forms part of the Jurassic Period and represents an important interval within the history of ammonite development.

Cut and Polished Finish

The fossil has been cut and polished to present the specimen in a refined display format. Cutting can reveal the internal section of a fossil nodule, while polishing enhances the contrast and visual character of the exposed fossil surface. This type of preparation is popular with collectors who want a specimen that can be examined closely as well as displayed in a home collection, study, cabinet or educational setting.

The nodule format also gives the piece a natural geological character, retaining the relationship between the fossil and the surrounding material. The polished surface provides an accessible way to appreciate the fossil identification while preserving the interest of the original specimen.

Collector and Display Appeal

This Dactylioceras commune specimen is suited to fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, students of Jurassic palaeontology and anyone interested in geological specimens from Whitby, UK. It can be incorporated into a collection arranged by fossil type, geological period, locality or ammonite identification. The named species and Lower Toarcian age provide useful cataloguing information for display labels and educational reference.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Sizing and Authenticity

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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