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RARE Harpoceras elegans Fossil Ammonite – Upper Toarcian Jurassic – Belmont France – Certified Authentic – Alice Purnell Collection
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RARE Harpoceras elegans Fossil Ammonite – Upper Toarcian Jurassic – Belmont France – Certified Authentic – Alice Purnell Collection

£60.00

A beautifully preserved and rare Harpoceras elegans fossil ammonite, originating from the Upper Toarcian stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in Belmont, Rhône-Alpes, France. This is an elegant example from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, known for its curated fossil specimens of outstanding quality.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Species: Harpoceras elegans
  • Age: Jurassic Period – Upper Toarcian (~180 million years ago)
  • Formation: Belmont Limestone Beds (part of the Toarcian marine sequence)
  • Location Found: Belmont, Rhône-Alpes, France
  • Morphology Features: Slender, involute whorls with prominent ribbing and slightly keeled venter; classic Harpoceratinae features
  • Geological Stage: Upper Toarcian
  • Biozone: Typically associated with the Harpoceras serpentinum biozone (if applicable to regional stratigraphy)
  • Family: Hildoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine sea with fine-grained silts and limestones; ideal for exceptional fossil preservation

Harpoceras elegans is well-known for its gracefully ribbed shell and symmetry, often prized among collectors and palaeontologists. This ammonite is thought to have lived in relatively deep-water marine environments and represents an important biostratigraphic indicator for Upper Toarcian stages across Europe.

This genuine specimen has been professionally prepared to reveal its fine detail, and the photograph displays the actual fossil you will receive.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Full sizing can be seen in the photo
  • From the curated Alice Purnell Collection, known for select and documented paleontological pieces

An exquisite and scientifically valuable fossil – perfect for collectors, educators, or as a stunning natural display.

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Description

A beautifully preserved and rare Harpoceras elegans fossil ammonite, originating from the Upper Toarcian stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in Belmont, Rhône-Alpes, France. This is an elegant example from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, known for its curated fossil specimens of outstanding quality.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Species: Harpoceras elegans
  • Age: Jurassic Period – Upper Toarcian (~180 million years ago)
  • Formation: Belmont Limestone Beds (part of the Toarcian marine sequence)
  • Location Found: Belmont, Rhône-Alpes, France
  • Morphology Features: Slender, involute whorls with prominent ribbing and slightly keeled venter; classic Harpoceratinae features
  • Geological Stage: Upper Toarcian
  • Biozone: Typically associated with the Harpoceras serpentinum biozone (if applicable to regional stratigraphy)
  • Family: Hildoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine sea with fine-grained silts and limestones; ideal for exceptional fossil preservation

Harpoceras elegans is well-known for its gracefully ribbed shell and symmetry, often prized among collectors and palaeontologists. This ammonite is thought to have lived in relatively deep-water marine environments and represents an important biostratigraphic indicator for Upper Toarcian stages across Europe.

This genuine specimen has been professionally prepared to reveal its fine detail, and the photograph displays the actual fossil you will receive.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Full sizing can be seen in the photo
  • From the curated Alice Purnell Collection, known for select and documented paleontological pieces

An exquisite and scientifically valuable fossil – perfect for collectors, educators, or as a stunning natural display.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

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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