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RARE 7″ Hoplites dentatus Fossil Ammonite | Middle Albian Cretaceous | Folkestone UK | Authentic Certified Specimen
AUD $235.13
A stunning and rare 7-inch fossil ammonite: Hoplites dentatus from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the world-famous Greensand exposures at Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen reflects the striking ornamentation and stratigraphic importance of this classic Cretaceous genus.
This listing features the exact specimen shown in the photographs, accompanied by a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference. Please refer to the images for full detail and measurements.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
Fossil Type: Ammonite
Species:Hoplites dentatus (originally described by Mantell, 1822)
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Middle Albian (~107 to 105 million years ago)
Location: Folkestone, Kent, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, Greensand and Gault Clay transitional environment
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
Family: Hoplitidae
Biozone (Inferred):Hoplites dentatus Zone — a key ammonite biozone marker within the Middle Albian stratigraphy
Morphological Features:
Strongly ribbed and tuberculate shell with high-relief ornamentation
Whorls slightly compressed with visible umbilicus
Spiral ridges and ribs that may bifurcate mid-flank
Rounded venter with potential for weak keel in juvenile forms
Complex suture patterns typical of Hoplitidae
Notable Points:
Hoplites dentatus is a zonal index fossil for the Middle Albian, critical for Cretaceous correlation in Europe
Fossils from Folkestone are increasingly hard to obtain due to erosion, site protection, and rarity in large sizes
This example represents both scientific value and exceptional display appeal
Why This Fossil is a Standout Piece:
Rare ammonite species with key biozone significance
Large, display-worthy size with high preservation quality
Ethically sourced and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
Ideal for collectors, fossil enthusiasts, educators, or museum display
A stunning and rare 7-inch fossil ammonite: Hoplites dentatus from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected from the world-famous Greensand exposures at Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen reflects the striking ornamentation and stratigraphic importance of this classic Cretaceous genus.
This listing features the exact specimen shown in the photographs, accompanied by a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference. Please refer to the images for full detail and measurements.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
Fossil Type: Ammonite
Species:Hoplites dentatus (originally described by Mantell, 1822)
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Middle Albian (~107 to 105 million years ago)
Location: Folkestone, Kent, England, UK
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, Greensand and Gault Clay transitional environment
Order: Ammonitida
Superfamily: Hoplitoidea
Family: Hoplitidae
Biozone (Inferred):Hoplites dentatus Zone — a key ammonite biozone marker within the Middle Albian stratigraphy
Morphological Features:
Strongly ribbed and tuberculate shell with high-relief ornamentation
Whorls slightly compressed with visible umbilicus
Spiral ridges and ribs that may bifurcate mid-flank
Rounded venter with potential for weak keel in juvenile forms
Complex suture patterns typical of Hoplitidae
Notable Points:
Hoplites dentatus is a zonal index fossil for the Middle Albian, critical for Cretaceous correlation in Europe
Fossils from Folkestone are increasingly hard to obtain due to erosion, site protection, and rarity in large sizes
This example represents both scientific value and exceptional display appeal
Why This Fossil is a Standout Piece:
Rare ammonite species with key biozone significance
Large, display-worthy size with high preservation quality
Ethically sourced and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
Ideal for collectors, fossil enthusiasts, educators, or museum display
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