Quenstedtoceras henrici Ammonite Fossil: Callovian Oxford Clay Gloucester UK COA – Genuine Gloucestershire Specimen

Description

Quenstedtoceras henrici Ammonite Fossil

Oxford Clay Formation Fossil from Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This carefully chosen Quenstedtoceras henrici ammonite is a genuine fossil specimen from Gloucester in Gloucestershire, UK. It comes from the Oxford Clay Formation and dates to the Callovian stage of the Middle Jurassic. The combination of identified species, geological formation, age, and British locality makes it an appealing specimen for ammonite collectors, fossil enthusiasts, geology students, natural history displays, and educational collections. The supplied photographs show the actual fossil you will receive.

Quenstedtoceras henrici Identification

The specimen is identified as Quenstedtoceras henrici, an ammonite from the Middle Jurassic. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods and were broadly related to living squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Their coiled shells were divided internally into chambers, while the living animal occupied the outer body chamber. Ammonites evolved many different shell forms through geological time, and their fossils are valued both for their distinctive appearance and for the scientific information they provide about the sequence and age of sedimentary rocks.

Callovian Middle Jurassic Age

The Callovian is a stage within the Middle Jurassic. This geological placement connects the fossil with an ancient marine world that existed long before the modern landscape of Gloucestershire developed. Ammonites were varied and important members of Jurassic seas, and their preserved shells provide a tangible record of marine life in deep time. A specimen with a clear Callovian age can form part of a collection organised by geological stage, period, genus, species, formation, or locality.

Oxford Clay Formation Geology

This fossil is associated with the Oxford Clay Formation, a major British Jurassic geological unit well known for preserving evidence of ancient marine life. The supplied formation information gives the specimen a strong stratigraphic context and links it with the sedimentary rocks in which it was preserved. Over immense spans of time, burial within sediment, mineral processes, rock formation, erosion, and discovery contributed to the fossil’s present geological character.

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK

The specimen comes from Gloucester in Gloucestershire. Its British locality adds an important geographical dimension to the identification, Callovian age, and Oxford Clay Formation context. It is well suited to collectors creating a display of British fossils, Oxford Clay specimens, Jurassic ammonites, regional localities, or European marine invertebrates. The species, formation, stage, and locality can be recorded together on a collector’s label for an informative presentation.

The Actual Fossil Shown

The photographs show the exact Quenstedtoceras henrici specimen supplied with this listing, not a generic example or substitute fossil. Please study all supplied images for full sizing information and to assess its individual form, preservation, colour, natural texture, and visible surface detail from different views. Fossils are unique natural objects, and the features shown in the photographs are part of the character and collecting appeal of this exact piece.

Collector Display and Educational Value

This ammonite can be presented as a stand-alone cabinet fossil or included in a Middle Jurassic, British fossil, Oxford Clay, ammonite, or marine invertebrate collection. It also provides an engaging educational object for discussing extinct cephalopods, stratigraphy, sedimentary geology, fossilisation, marine ecosystems, British palaeontology, and geological time. A secure display stand, padded specimen tray, labelled drawer, or protective cabinet can help present the fossil while reducing unnecessary handling.

Authenticity and Certificate of Authenticity

This is a genuine fossil specimen and includes a generic Certificate of Authenticity card with a lifetime guarantee. The certificate provides lasting reassurance for the collector, while the photographs document the exact fossil being supplied. Handle the specimen carefully and support it securely whenever it is moved. Avoid aggressive cleaning techniques, because its natural preserved surface is central to its authenticity, scientific interest, geological history, and individual character.