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Cut & Polished Dactylioceras commune Ammonite Fossil Nodule Lower Toarcian Whitby UK Jurassic
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Cut & Polished Dactylioceras commune Ammonite Fossil Nodule Lower Toarcian Whitby UK Jurassic

Original price was: £24.00.Current price is: £20.40.

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

Cut and Polished Dactylioceras commune Ammonite Fossil Nodule

Identification and Geological Age

This specimen is identified as Dactylioceras commune, a Jurassic ammonite fossil from the Lower Toarcian. It is presented as a cut and polished nodule, allowing the fossil material and its natural internal character to be appreciated as part of the finished display piece. The specimen is associated with Whitby, UK.

Ammonite Fossil Interest

Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods that lived in the ancient oceans during the Jurassic period. Their coiled shells make them among the most recognisable and widely collected fossil groups. Dactylioceras is a Jurassic ammonite identification, and Dactylioceras commune provides a distinctive scientific name for collectors, students and anyone interested in Lower Toarcian palaeontology.

The Lower Toarcian forms part of the Early Jurassic. Fossils from this interval are important for understanding Jurassic marine life and the changing environments recorded in marine sedimentary rocks. A named ammonite fossil such as Dactylioceras commune can be an especially interesting addition to a geological collection because it combines a specific taxonomic identification with a defined Jurassic age and locality.

Cut and Polished Display

The cut and polished finish gives this fossil nodule a clean presentation suitable for a display cabinet, study collection, office, classroom or geological-themed interior. Its polished surface makes it easy to examine the visible fossil features while retaining the character of a natural nodule. It can also serve as a practical teaching aid when discussing ammonites, Jurassic fossils, geological time and the Lower Toarcian.

This is a suitable gift for fossil collectors, amateur palaeontologists, geology students and enthusiasts of Yorkshire and Whitby fossils. The scientific identification and Jurassic age make it more than a decorative stone, while the polished finish provides an attractive way to display a piece of natural geological history.

Specimen and Sizing Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s scale, polished presentation and visible features before purchasing.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

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