Cut & Polished Yorkshire Ammonite Fossil – Dactylioceras commune, Whitby Jurassic UK

Description

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.