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.
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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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