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RARE Cardioceras praecordatum Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Stage, Jurassic Period – Switzerland | Alice Purnell Collection
RARE Cardioceras praecordatum Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Stage, Jurassic Period – Switzerland | Alice Purnell Collection - Image 2

RARE Cardioceras praecordatum Fossil Ammonite – Oxfordian Stage, Jurassic Period – Switzerland | Alice Purnell Collection

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This beautifully preserved Cardioceras praecordatum fossil ammonite is a remarkable specimen from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, unearthed in Switzerland. It hails from the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, representing a rare and scientifically significant piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

  • Species: Cardioceras praecordatum
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Oxfordian (approx. 163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Location: Switzerland
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Family: Cardioceratidae
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine continental shelf
  • Morphology Features: Involute shell with strong, radial ribbing and compressed whorls
  • Biozone (approx.): Cardioceras cordatum Zone (indicative of the early Oxfordian)

Cardioceras praecordatum is well-known for its elegant, sharply ribbed shell and its significance as a zonal index fossil in Upper Jurassic stratigraphy. This genus was a fast-swimming nektonic predator that thrived in open marine environments.

This specific specimen is from the private Alice Purnell Collection and has been carefully curated and preserved. A scale cube of 1cm is included in the photo for accurate sizing – please refer to the images for complete measurements.

  • Discovery: Switzerland (exact date unknown; part of legacy collection)
  • Preparation: Fully prepped to highlight ribbing and suture patterns without over-cleaning

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

An exceptional fossil for display, research, or as an investment-grade collectible, this ammonite is both a historical artefact and a natural work of art.

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This beautifully preserved Cardioceras praecordatum fossil ammonite is a remarkable specimen from the Oxfordian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, unearthed in Switzerland. It hails from the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, representing a rare and scientifically significant piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

  • Species: Cardioceras praecordatum
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Oxfordian (approx. 163.5 to 157.3 million years ago)
  • Location: Switzerland
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Family: Cardioceratidae
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine continental shelf
  • Morphology Features: Involute shell with strong, radial ribbing and compressed whorls
  • Biozone (approx.): Cardioceras cordatum Zone (indicative of the early Oxfordian)

Cardioceras praecordatum is well-known for its elegant, sharply ribbed shell and its significance as a zonal index fossil in Upper Jurassic stratigraphy. This genus was a fast-swimming nektonic predator that thrived in open marine environments.

This specific specimen is from the private Alice Purnell Collection and has been carefully curated and preserved. A scale cube of 1cm is included in the photo for accurate sizing – please refer to the images for complete measurements.

  • Discovery: Switzerland (exact date unknown; part of legacy collection)
  • Preparation: Fully prepped to highlight ribbing and suture patterns without over-cleaning

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

An exceptional fossil for display, research, or as an investment-grade collectible, this ammonite is both a historical artefact and a natural work of art.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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