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RARE Schlotheimia angulata Fossil Ammonite | Upper Hettangian Jurassic | Balingen Germany | Certified Authentic Specimen

£72.00

A rare and scientifically significant fossil ammonite: Schlotheimia angulata from the Upper Hettangian Stage of the Early Jurassic, found in Balingen, Germany. This classic species is one of the earliest Jurassic ammonites and a key index fossil used in international biostratigraphy.

The specimen shown is the exact fossil you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm squares) included in the image for size reference. Please view all photos for full sizing and condition details. This fossil has been carefully chosen for its quality, definition, and scientific relevance.

Geological & Palaeontological Information:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Species: Schlotheimia angulata
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Upper Hettangian (~200–198 million years ago)
  • Location: Balingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Biozone: Schlotheimia angulata Zone (upper part of the Hettangian)
  • Depositional Environment: Marine basin, likely low-energy offshore setting within fine-grained sedimentary rocks
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
  • Family: Schlotheimiidae
  • Formally Described By: Leopold von Buch, 1822

Morphology Features:

  • Narrow, compressed, involute shell
  • Angular whorl section (hence the species name “angulata”)
  • Fine ribbing and distinctive keel running along the venter
  • Well-preserved suture lines typical of early Jurassic ammonites
  • Highly diagnostic shape and form used for global correlation of Hettangian marine strata

Notable Points:

  • Schlotheimia angulata is the index fossil of the Angulata Zone — the topmost biozone of the Hettangian Stage, making this species crucial in stratigraphic studies
  • Fossils from Balingen are highly prized due to the site’s exceptional preservation conditions and historical significance in European palaeontology
  • Rarely offered in this size and condition on the open market

Why This Fossil Is Special:

  • Rare ammonite species with clear biostratigraphic importance
  • Originates from one of Europe’s classic Early Jurassic fossil localities
  • Offers exceptional detail and preservation
  • Guaranteed 100% genuine with Certificate of Authenticity included
  • Ideal for collectors, educators, researchers, or display

 

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Description

A rare and scientifically significant fossil ammonite: Schlotheimia angulata from the Upper Hettangian Stage of the Early Jurassic, found in Balingen, Germany. This classic species is one of the earliest Jurassic ammonites and a key index fossil used in international biostratigraphy.

The specimen shown is the exact fossil you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm squares) included in the image for size reference. Please view all photos for full sizing and condition details. This fossil has been carefully chosen for its quality, definition, and scientific relevance.

Geological & Palaeontological Information:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Species: Schlotheimia angulata
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Upper Hettangian (~200–198 million years ago)
  • Location: Balingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Biozone: Schlotheimia angulata Zone (upper part of the Hettangian)
  • Depositional Environment: Marine basin, likely low-energy offshore setting within fine-grained sedimentary rocks
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
  • Family: Schlotheimiidae
  • Formally Described By: Leopold von Buch, 1822

Morphology Features:

  • Narrow, compressed, involute shell
  • Angular whorl section (hence the species name “angulata”)
  • Fine ribbing and distinctive keel running along the venter
  • Well-preserved suture lines typical of early Jurassic ammonites
  • Highly diagnostic shape and form used for global correlation of Hettangian marine strata

Notable Points:

  • Schlotheimia angulata is the index fossil of the Angulata Zone — the topmost biozone of the Hettangian Stage, making this species crucial in stratigraphic studies
  • Fossils from Balingen are highly prized due to the site’s exceptional preservation conditions and historical significance in European palaeontology
  • Rarely offered in this size and condition on the open market

Why This Fossil Is Special:

  • Rare ammonite species with clear biostratigraphic importance
  • Originates from one of Europe’s classic Early Jurassic fossil localities
  • Offers exceptional detail and preservation
  • Guaranteed 100% genuine with Certificate of Authenticity included
  • Ideal for collectors, educators, researchers, or display

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

Germany

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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