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RARE VIRGATITES PALLASIANUS Fossil Ammonite – Tithonian Stage, Late Jurassic: Ulyanovsk, Volga, Russia – Alice Purnell Collection
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RARE VIRGATITES PALLASIANUS Fossil Ammonite – Tithonian Stage, Late Jurassic: Ulyanovsk, Volga, Russia – Alice Purnell Collection

£60.00

An exceptional and rare ammonite fossil of Virgatites pallasianus, from the Tithonian Stage of the Late Jurassic, collected in the Ulyanovsk region along the Volga River in Russia. This piece comes from the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection, renowned for its rare and scientifically valuable fossil specimens.

Virgatites pallasianus belongs to the family Perisphinctidae, superfamily Perisphinctoidea, and order Ammonitida. The genus Virgatites is significant in Upper Jurassic stratigraphy, with this species known for its striking ribbing and tight coiling.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Scientific Name: Virgatites pallasianus
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Late Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Tithonian (~152–145 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Ulyanovsk, Volga River Region, Russia
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphological Features: Strong radial ribbing, compressed whorls, distinct ventrolateral keels, tightly coiled planispiral form
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting within the Boreal realm, typically formed in calcareous clay and marl beds

This fossil represents a key index species in Boreal Tithonian faunal zones and provides important insight into ammonite evolution and distribution in cold-water Jurassic seas.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – full sizing available in the photo
  • You will receive the exact specimen shown
  • Part of the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection – perfect for collectors, researchers, or display

A beautifully preserved ammonite with clear ribbing and form – an impressive addition to any scientific or fossil collection.

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Description

An exceptional and rare ammonite fossil of Virgatites pallasianus, from the Tithonian Stage of the Late Jurassic, collected in the Ulyanovsk region along the Volga River in Russia. This piece comes from the highly regarded Alice Purnell Collection, renowned for its rare and scientifically valuable fossil specimens.

Virgatites pallasianus belongs to the family Perisphinctidae, superfamily Perisphinctoidea, and order Ammonitida. The genus Virgatites is significant in Upper Jurassic stratigraphy, with this species known for its striking ribbing and tight coiling.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Scientific Name: Virgatites pallasianus
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Late Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Tithonian (~152–145 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Ulyanovsk, Volga River Region, Russia
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Perisphinctidae
  • Morphological Features: Strong radial ribbing, compressed whorls, distinct ventrolateral keels, tightly coiled planispiral form
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf setting within the Boreal realm, typically formed in calcareous clay and marl beds

This fossil represents a key index species in Boreal Tithonian faunal zones and provides important insight into ammonite evolution and distribution in cold-water Jurassic seas.

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

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – full sizing available in the photo
  • You will receive the exact specimen shown
  • Part of the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection – perfect for collectors, researchers, or display

A beautifully preserved ammonite with clear ribbing and form – an impressive addition to any scientific or fossil collection.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

Russia

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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