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

Original price was: £24.00.Current price is: £19.20.

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 Fossil Ammonite

This striking fossil specimen is identified as Dactylioceras commune, presented as a cut and polished nodule from Whitby, UK. Its geological identification is Lower Toarcian, Jurassic, placing it within an important interval of Jurassic history. The polished surface is designed to reveal the fossil within the nodule and create an attractive display finish for collectors, fossil enthusiasts and anyone interested in palaeontology.

Identification and Geological Interest

Dactylioceras commune is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod known for its coiled shell form. Ammonites lived in ancient seas and are valued by collectors for their distinctive spiral morphology, detailed chamber patterns and significance in the fossil record. This specimen is identified specifically as Dactylioceras commune and is associated with the Lower Toarcian stage of the Jurassic Period.

The Whitby area of the UK is well known among fossil collectors for Jurassic material. A Whitby ammonite is an appealing addition to a geological collection because it connects a distinctive fossil form with the internationally recognised Jurassic coastal fossil heritage of the region. The nodule format provides a natural geological presentation, while cutting and polishing enhances the visible surface for display.

Cut and Polished Display Specimen

The finished surface gives this fossil a smooth, refined appearance suitable for a cabinet, shelf, study, classroom, geological display or curated fossil collection. Its combination of ammonite identification, Lower Toarcian Jurassic age and Whitby, UK association makes it a useful conversation piece as well as an attractive natural-history specimen.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Collector and Gift Appeal

This Dactylioceras commune fossil is suitable for collectors of ammonites, Jurassic fossils, British fossils and natural geological specimens. It can also make an educational gift for students, fossil hunters, geology enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by prehistoric marine life. The cut and polished finish allows the specimen to be appreciated both for its scientific context and for its natural visual character.

Authenticity and Certificate

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

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