Description
Promicroceras Calcite Ammonite Fossil Block
This distinctive fossil block features a large partial Promicroceras ammonite preserved as a calcite fossil. It is an appealing piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, Jurassic Coast admirers and anyone interested in the ancient marine life of the Lower Lias. The partial ammonite form creates a natural focal point, while the surrounding fossil block provides geological context and an authentic collecting character.
Collected Specimen Information
Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast: Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
The specimen is associated with the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias at Black Ven, near Lyme Regis in Dorset, UK. This location forms part of the Jurassic Coast, a renowned stretch of coastline valued for its exposed geological strata and fossil-bearing rocks. The supplied locality information makes this specimen particularly relevant to collectors who appreciate documented Jurassic Coast material and the geological heritage of Lyme Regis.
Fossil Identification
Promicroceras is an ammonite genus. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in the geological record and are widely collected for their scientific importance, attractive form and connection with ancient marine environments. This specimen is identified as a large partial ammonite, making it a representative example of the fossil form without presenting it as a complete shell.
The calcite character adds to the mineralogical interest of the piece. Ammonite fossils are valued not only for their biological identity but also for the way fossil material is preserved within geological blocks. Natural partial preservation can reveal the relationship between the visible shell remains and the surrounding rock, giving collectors an opportunity to examine a genuine piece of fossil-bearing material rather than a manufactured reproduction.
Collector and Display Appeal
This Promicroceras fossil block is suited to a private fossil collection, geology cabinet, educational display or Jurassic Coast-themed interior. Its combination of a named ammonite genus, partial fossil form and documented Black Ven locality gives it strong appeal for collectors who value provenance information and regional geological interest. It can also serve as a conversation piece for anyone fascinated by the Lower Lias and the fossil history of Dorset.
The natural character of a partial specimen means the visible fossil presentation is part of its individuality. The block can be displayed as a geological specimen, used alongside other ammonites and Jurassic fossils, or included in a collection focused on the Lyme Regis area and the Jurassic Coast.
Authenticity
This fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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