Description
SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION
This listing is for a cut and polished ammonite nodule identified as Dactylioceras commune. The specimen is described as Lower Toarcian, Jurassic, and is associated with Whitby, UK. Its identification and geological description make it a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, geology display, educational cabinet or natural history presentation.
The name Dactylioceras commune identifies the ammonite represented by this fossil. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods with coiled shells, and their fossilised remains are valued by collectors for their connection to ancient marine environments and the geological record. Dactylioceras is a Jurassic ammonite genus, and the Lower Toarcian age places this specimen within the Early Jurassic. The Toarcian is an important interval in Jurassic geology and is widely recognised for its well-preserved marine fossil record.
CUT AND POLISHED PRESENTATION
The specimen is supplied as a cut and polished nodule. Cutting provides an internal view of the fossil-bearing material, while polishing enhances the visible surface and creates a suitable finish for display. The nodule form gives the piece a natural geological character, while the prepared face allows the identified ammonite to be appreciated more clearly.
This type of prepared fossil can be displayed in a home collection, study, classroom, office, museum-style cabinet or geology-themed interior. It is also suitable for collectors seeking a Jurassic ammonite connected with the Whitby area and the Lower Toarcian interval. The specimen may be presented flat or positioned according to the shape of the individual piece and the collector’s preferred display arrangement.
GEOLOGICAL AND COLLECTOR INTEREST
Whitby and the surrounding Yorkshire coast are strongly associated with Jurassic fossil collecting and geological study. A specimen identified as Dactylioceras commune from this setting offers an accessible connection to the marine life and geological history represented in the Jurassic rocks of the region. Its combination of named ammonite identification, Lower Toarcian age, Whitby association and cut-and-polished presentation makes it especially appealing to collectors who value both scientific labelling and display quality.
Because this is an individual fossil specimen, the visible pattern, natural structure and polished surface form part of its character. It can be used as a conversation piece or as a practical example when discussing ammonites, Jurassic geology, fossil preparation and the use of fossils in geological interpretation.
AUTHENTICITY AND PHOTOGRAPHY
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
SIZE INFORMATION
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
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