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Paravasoceras chevalieri Fossil Ammonite Lower Turonian Cretaceous Gombe Nigeria, Alice Purnell Collection
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Paravasoceras chevalieri Fossil Ammonite Lower Turonian Cretaceous Gombe Nigeria, Alice Purnell Collection

Original price was: £12.00.Current price is: £9.60.

This is a PARAVASOCERAS CHEVALIERI Fossil Ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous, discovered in Gombe, Nigeria. This exceptional fossil originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most significant fossil collections in the world, making it an extraordinary piece for collectors and paleontology enthusiasts alike.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous
  • Age: Approx. 93 – 89 million years old
  • Location: Gombe, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Well-preserved, showcasing detailed suture patterns and ribbed shell morphology typical of Paravasoceras species
  • Specimen Origin: From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Genus: Paravasoceras
  • Species: Chevalieri
  • Category: Cephalopod fossil (Ammonite)
  • Morphology: Paravasoceras chevalieri is characterized by its robust, involute shell with prominent ribbing and complex suture patterns. These ammonites thrived in Cretaceous marine environments and serve as valuable index fossils for dating rock formations.

Why This Fossil?

  • 100% Genuine Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Collector’s Item – Sourced from the Alice Purnell Collection, ensuring its authenticity and historical significance.
  • Perfect for Display – Ideal for museums, collectors, educators, and enthusiasts.
  • Unique & One-of-a-Kind – The fossil shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.
  • Scale Rule for Sizing – A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo for accurate size reference.

Ideal for:

  • Fossil collectors
  • Paleontology enthusiasts
  • Museum and educational displays
  • Unique scientific gifts
  • Geological study

This rare Cretaceous ammonite fossil is a scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen, perfect for any fossil enthusiast or professional collector. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Earth’s prehistoric history from one of the most prestigious fossil collections in the world!

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PARAVASOCERAS CHEVALIERI FOSSIL AMMONITE

This listing presents a Paravasoceras chevalieri fossil ammonite identified as Lower Turonian in age, from Gombe, Nigeria. It is a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, especially for collectors interested in Cretaceous marine life, ammonites, cephalopod fossils and palaeontology. The specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection history and character to this geological display piece.

IDENTIFICATION AND GEOLOGICAL AGE

Paravasoceras chevalieri is an ammonite fossil from the Cretaceous Period, specifically the Lower Turonian. The Turonian is a recognised stage of the Late Cretaceous, a time when ammonites were widespread in marine environments and their shells could become preserved within sedimentary deposits. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells and chambered construction make them among the most recognisable and widely collected fossils.

The supplied identification makes this specimen particularly relevant to collectors seeking a named ammonite rather than an unspecified fossil shell. Ammonites are also important to palaeontologists because their fossils can help document changes in marine faunas through geological time. The Lower Turonian age places this fossil within a significant interval of Cretaceous Earth history.

LOCALITY AND COLLECTION HISTORY

The recorded locality for this fossil is Gombe, Nigeria. Nigerian fossils are of interest to collectors who enjoy regional geology and specimens connected with African palaeontological material. This example is from the Alice Purnell Collection, making it suitable for a personal fossil display, educational collection, study shelf or geological cabinet.

DISPLAY AND COLLECTOR INTEREST

A named Cretaceous ammonite such as Paravasoceras chevalieri can provide an engaging focal point in a fossil collection. It may appeal to ammonite enthusiasts, students of palaeontology, geology hobbyists, museum-style display builders and collectors specialising in Cretaceous fossils. The specimen can be displayed alongside other ammonites, marine fossils or geological items from different periods to illustrate the diversity and long history of fossilised marine life.

The fossil identification, geological age, locality and collection association are supplied as part of the product information. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

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.

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