Description
Fossil Identification
This listing presents a gastropod fossil block identified as Pleurotomaria electra. The specimen is associated with the Inferior Oolite and the Jurassic Coast, giving it strong appeal for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts and natural history displays. Pleurotomaria is a fossil gastropod name associated with marine snail-like organisms, while the gastropod group is recognised for its coiled shell structure and long fossil record. This specimen offers an opportunity to own a named Jurassic fossil from a notable British geological setting.
Geological Setting
The Inferior Oolite is a Jurassic geological unit known from England and is particularly important in the study of marine rocks and fossils. The Jurassic Coast is a celebrated coastal geological region in southern England, valued for its exposed strata and fossil heritage. Together, the identification and stated setting connect this fossil block with the Jurassic palaeontological record of Dorset and the wider British Isles.
The stated locality is Frogden Quarry, Dorset, UK. Quarry specimens can be especially interesting to collectors because they represent material recovered from a defined geological working location rather than an unspecified source. The locality information adds useful context for cataloguing, display and educational study while preserving the focus on the identified fossil itself.
Collection Details
This fossil is From the Alice Purnell Collection. It is suited to a personal fossil collection, a geology cabinet, classroom handling collection, museum-style display or a gift for someone interested in Jurassic fossils and British palaeontology. The block format gives the piece a natural specimen presentation and makes it suitable for collectors who enjoy geological material with a documented identification and locality association.
Sizing and Photographs
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Please use the photographs to assess the overall presentation, visible fossil features and scale of the fossil block before purchase. The images are part of the listing information and provide the most direct view of the individual specimen offered here.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording is included with the specimen as stated above. A certificate can be useful for maintaining collection records and documenting the specimen’s identity when it is displayed, gifted or added to a geological catalogue. The supplied identification, geological association and locality details make this a distinctive addition for anyone building a collection focused on gastropods, Jurassic fossils, the Inferior Oolite or Dorset geology.
Display and Collecting
Pleurotomaria electra is a strong keyword match for collectors searching for gastropod fossils, Jurassic Coast fossils, Inferior Oolite specimens, Dorset quarry fossils and British geological specimens. It can be displayed alongside other marine fossils to illustrate the diversity of Jurassic life, or kept as a named example within a specialist fossil collection. The combination of fossil block format, named identification, stated quarry locality and Alice Purnell Collection association provides meaningful provenance context for display and record keeping.
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