Description
You are purchasing the exact specimen shown: a beautifully preserved Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri fossil plant leaf, presented as both positive and negative impressions. This fossil originates from the historic Coal Measures of the Carboniferous Period, specifically found at Radstock, Somerset, UK.
Each piece has been discovered by our own field team, Alister and Alison, on 12 May 2025, and meticulously cleaned, prepared, and treated by Alison to ensure optimal preservation and visual detail.
A scale cube = 1cm is included in the photo for size reference. Full dimensions are shown in the images.
Specimen Overview:
- Scientific Name: Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri
- Plant Group: Extinct seed ferns (Pteridospermatophyta)
- Leaf Type: Large compound pinnules with prominent midrib
- Geological Formation: Coal Measures
- Geological Period: Carboniferous (approx. 300 million years ago)
- Locality: Radstock, Somerset, United Kingdom
- Specimen Type: Positive and negative leaf impressions
- Morphological Features: Exhibits the large, gently arching fronds and broad pinnules with fine venation, typical of Macroneuropteris. The paired impression offers a striking display of fossil preservation.
Depositional Environment:
Macroneuropteris grew in wet, tropical swamp forests during the Carboniferous Period. These plants were part of vast peat-forming ecosystems that would eventually become coal seams. The specimen was preserved in fine-grained shale and siltstone common to the Coal Measures.
Why Buy from Us?
- 100% Genuine Fossil
- Certificate of Authenticity included
- What you see is what you get – actual specimen pictured
- Carefully cleaned and prepared by experts
Ideal For:
- Fossil and geology enthusiasts
- Educational and research collections
- Natural history collectors
- Unique home decor and gifting
Note:
Please see all photos for scale and detail. This is a single, unique fossil pair.
Thank you for supporting ethical fossil collection and science-based sourcing.
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