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Rare Cenoceras Lineatus Fossil Nautilus Inferior Oolite Bajocian Jurassic

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £42.00.

This is a rare and well-preserved fossil of Cenoceras lineatus, a Jurassic nautiloid from the Inferior Oolite Formation, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago), discovered in Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom.

Cenoceras is an extinct genus of nautiloids that thrived in the Jurassic seas. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids had a simpler internal chamber structure, enabling efficient buoyancy control and navigation. Cenoceras lineatus is known for its coiled shell, smooth sutures, and faint growth lines, making it an intriguing addition to any fossil collection.

This specimen originates from the Inferior Oolite, a Middle Jurassic limestone formation known for its abundant marine fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, and gastropods. The Burton Bradstock area on the Jurassic Coast is a renowned fossil locality, yielding exceptionally well-preserved marine fossils.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Cenoceras lineatus
  • Stage: Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine limestone deposits

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Classic coiled nautiloid shell with visible growth lines
  • Excellent preservation from a significant Jurassic fossil site
  • Distinctive smooth suture patterns

Key Features:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Highly detailed specimen, ideal for collectors and display
  • From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection
  • Securely packaged for worldwide shipping

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

A fantastic specimen for collectors of Jurassic marine fossils and natural history enthusiasts!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a rare Cenoceras lineatus fossil nautilus, identified in the supplied product data as Inferior Oolite, Bajocian, Jurassic. It is a distinctive addition for fossil collectors interested in Jurassic marine life, nautiloid fossils, ammonite-related cephalopods and the geological history of Britain. The combination of the Cenoceras lineatus identification with the Inferior Oolite and Bajocian designation makes this specimen particularly appealing to collectors who catalogue fossils by geological age, stratigraphic unit and taxonomic name.

Geological Context

The Bajocian is a Jurassic geological stage, and the Inferior Oolite is a recognised Jurassic rock unit associated with marine deposits in Britain. Fossils from this context are valued because they provide a tangible connection with ancient marine environments and the organisms that lived during the Jurassic Period. As a fossil nautilus, Cenoceras lineatus represents an extinct cephalopod form preserved within the Jurassic fossil record. This specimen offers an accessible way to explore palaeontology, stratigraphy and the diversity of ancient marine life.

Locality Information

The supplied product information gives Burton Bradstock, United Kingdom, in connection with this specimen. Burton Bradstock is associated with the Jurassic geology of the British coast, making the stated location relevant to collectors who organise specimens by locality as well as by geological stage and formation. Locality information can add useful context to a fossil display, teaching collection or personal research archive.

Collection Provenance

This specimen is From the Alice Purnell Collection. Collection-associated fossils are well suited to display cases, geological study areas, educational collections and carefully curated natural history groups. The specimen can be catalogued under Cenoceras lineatus, fossil nautilus, Inferior Oolite, Bajocian and Jurassic for convenient reference.

Display and Photograph Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs closely for the overall appearance and presentation of the fossil before purchase. The piece is suitable for collectors seeking an authentic geological specimen with a clearly stated identification and Jurassic context, as well as for anyone building a themed display of fossil nautiluses, Jurassic fossils or British geology.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

A certificate card is included with the fossil to accompany its presentation and provide written confirmation supplied with the item. The stated identification, geological context, locality information and collection association make this a useful specimen for fossil enthusiasts, geology students, classroom displays, museum-style cabinets and collectors developing a focused Jurassic collection.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

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