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Oxynoticeras Pyrite Fossil Ammonite – Disc Shape – Jurassic UK – Upper Sinemurian – Bishops Cleeve – With COA
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Available here is a visually striking Oxynoticeras fossil ammonite preserved in gleaming pyrite, originating from the Upper Sinemurian stage of the Jurassic Period, and collected from Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This highly sought-after ammonite is known for its clean, flat, disc-like morphology and metallic sheen resulting from natural pyritisation.
Oxynoticeras belongs to:
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
- Family: Oxynoticeratidae
- Genus: Oxynoticeras
- Geological Stage: Upper Sinemurian (approx. 190 million years ago)
- Formation: Blue Lias Formation (Bishops Cleeve exposure)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, low-energy anoxic basin promoting exceptional pyrite preservation
- Biozone: Likely Oxynoticeras oxynotum Zone or Arietites bucklandi Zone depending on precise stratigraphy
The genus is notable for:
- Highly compressed, discoidal shell
- Very fine ribbing or near-smooth flanks
- Sharp, angular venters
- Frequent pyrite replacement, giving a golden-bronze metallic appearance
This ammonite represents a textbook example of early Jurassic ammonite morphology and is often used in biostratigraphy and display collections. Its shimmering metallic coating and aesthetic disc form make it a favourite for collectors.
- Specimen Source: Bishops Cleeve, UK
- Geological Age: ~190 million years
- Scale cube = 1cm. Please see photo for actual size.
- Specimen photographed is the actual fossil you will receive
What You Will Receive:
- 1 x genuine Oxynoticeras fossil ammonite (pyrite replaced)
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Carefully packed for safe delivery
Why Choose Us?
- Every fossil is responsibly sourced and expertly prepared
- Guaranteed authenticity with a certificate
- Trusted by collectors, educators, and museums worldwide
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description
Available here is a visually striking Oxynoticeras fossil ammonite preserved in gleaming pyrite, originating from the Upper Sinemurian stage of the Jurassic Period, and collected from Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This highly sought-after ammonite is known for its clean, flat, disc-like morphology and metallic sheen resulting from natural pyritisation.
Oxynoticeras belongs to:
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
- Family: Oxynoticeratidae
- Genus: Oxynoticeras
- Geological Stage: Upper Sinemurian (approx. 190 million years ago)
- Formation: Blue Lias Formation (Bishops Cleeve exposure)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, low-energy anoxic basin promoting exceptional pyrite preservation
- Biozone: Likely Oxynoticeras oxynotum Zone or Arietites bucklandi Zone depending on precise stratigraphy
The genus is notable for:
- Highly compressed, discoidal shell
- Very fine ribbing or near-smooth flanks
- Sharp, angular venters
- Frequent pyrite replacement, giving a golden-bronze metallic appearance
This ammonite represents a textbook example of early Jurassic ammonite morphology and is often used in biostratigraphy and display collections. Its shimmering metallic coating and aesthetic disc form make it a favourite for collectors.
- Specimen Source: Bishops Cleeve, UK
- Geological Age: ~190 million years
- Scale cube = 1cm. Please see photo for actual size.
- Specimen photographed is the actual fossil you will receive
What You Will Receive:
- 1 x genuine Oxynoticeras fossil ammonite (pyrite replaced)
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Carefully packed for safe delivery
Why Choose Us?
- Every fossil is responsibly sourced and expertly prepared
- Guaranteed authenticity with a certificate
- Trusted by collectors, educators, and museums worldwide
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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