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RARE 10″ Pachypictonia indicatorias Fossil Ammonite | Kimmeridgian Jurassic | Fairford UK | Authentic Specimen
£132.00
An exceptionally rare and large 10-inch Fossil Ammonite: Pachypictonia indicatorias from the Kimmeridgian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the classic fossil-bearing strata near Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This stunning and substantial specimen is a museum-grade example of a rarely offered British ammonite, known for its distinctive form and scientific significance.
The ammonite shown in the images is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale rule cube is included in the photos for accurate size reference. Please review the images for full dimensions and preservation.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
Fossil Type: Ammonite
Species:Pachypictonia indicatorias (originally described by d’Orbigny)
Geological Period: Jurassic
Stage: Kimmeridgian (~157 to 152 million years ago)
Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Offshore marine mudstones and silty clays deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Family: Pictoniidae
Morphological Features:
Involute, thick-shelled form with relatively smooth inner whorls and stronger ribbing on outer flanks
Typically compressed with a rounded venter and widely spaced primary ribs
Strong keel and occasional tuberculate ornamentation may be present
Notable Points:
Pachypictonia indicatorias is rarely encountered on the market, particularly in this size and condition
The genus is often used in biozonation for the Upper Kimmeridgian, offering stratigraphic value as well as aesthetic appeal
Fossils from the Fairford area are well known for their preservation in fine-grained Jurassic marine sediments
Why Add This Fossil to Your Collection?
Rare large ammonite from a UK Upper Jurassic formation
Ideal for collectors, educators, and display
Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
100% natural and ethically sourced
A scientifically significant and visually impressive specimen
An exceptionally rare and large 10-inch Fossil Ammonite: Pachypictonia indicatorias from the Kimmeridgian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the classic fossil-bearing strata near Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This stunning and substantial specimen is a museum-grade example of a rarely offered British ammonite, known for its distinctive form and scientific significance.
The ammonite shown in the images is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale rule cube is included in the photos for accurate size reference. Please review the images for full dimensions and preservation.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
Fossil Type: Ammonite
Species:Pachypictonia indicatorias (originally described by d’Orbigny)
Geological Period: Jurassic
Stage: Kimmeridgian (~157 to 152 million years ago)
Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Offshore marine mudstones and silty clays deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
Family: Pictoniidae
Morphological Features:
Involute, thick-shelled form with relatively smooth inner whorls and stronger ribbing on outer flanks
Typically compressed with a rounded venter and widely spaced primary ribs
Strong keel and occasional tuberculate ornamentation may be present
Notable Points:
Pachypictonia indicatorias is rarely encountered on the market, particularly in this size and condition
The genus is often used in biozonation for the Upper Kimmeridgian, offering stratigraphic value as well as aesthetic appeal
Fossils from the Fairford area are well known for their preservation in fine-grained Jurassic marine sediments
Why Add This Fossil to Your Collection?
Rare large ammonite from a UK Upper Jurassic formation
Ideal for collectors, educators, and display
Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
100% natural and ethically sourced
A scientifically significant and visually impressive specimen
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