RARE 10" Pachypictonia indicatorias Fossil Ammonite | Kimmeridgian Jurassic | Fairford UK | Authentic Specimen
£ 120.00
An exceptionally rare and large 10-inch Fossil Ammonite: Pachypictonia
indicatorias from the Kimmeridgian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the classic fossil-bearing strata near Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This stunning and substantial specimen is a museum-grade example of a rarely offered British ammonite, known for its distinctive form and scientific significance.The ammonite shown in the images is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale rule cube is included in the photos for accurate size reference. Please review the images for full dimensions and preservation. Geological & Palaeontological Information:
• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Species: Pachypictonia indicatorias (originally described by d'Orbigny)
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Kimmeridgian (~157 to 152 million years ago)
• Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
• Depositional Environment: Offshore marine mudstones and silty clays deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
• Family: Pictoniidae
• Morphological Features:
• Involute, thick-shelled form with relatively smooth inner whorls and stronger ribbing on outer flanks
• Typically compressed with a rounded venter and widely spaced primary ribs
• Strong keel and occasional tuberculate ornamentation may be present Notable Points:
• Pachypictonia indicatorias is rarely encountered on the market, particularly in this size and condition
• The genus is often used in biozonation for the Upper Kimmeridgian, offering stratigraphic value as well as aesthetic appeal
• Fossils from the Fairford area are well known for their preservation in fine-grained Jurassic marine sediments Why Add This Fossil to Your Collection?
• Rare large ammonite from a UK Upper Jurassic formation
• Ideal for collectors, educators, and display
• Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• 100% natural and ethically sourced
• A scientifically significant and visually impressive specimen
indicatorias from the Kimmeridgian Stage of the Upper Jurassic, discovered in the classic fossil-bearing strata near Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This stunning and substantial specimen is a museum-grade example of a rarely offered British ammonite, known for its distinctive form and scientific significance.The ammonite shown in the images is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale rule cube is included in the photos for accurate size reference. Please review the images for full dimensions and preservation. Geological & Palaeontological Information:
• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Species: Pachypictonia indicatorias (originally described by d'Orbigny)
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Kimmeridgian (~157 to 152 million years ago)
• Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
• Depositional Environment: Offshore marine mudstones and silty clays deposited in a shallow epicontinental sea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
• Family: Pictoniidae
• Morphological Features:
• Involute, thick-shelled form with relatively smooth inner whorls and stronger ribbing on outer flanks
• Typically compressed with a rounded venter and widely spaced primary ribs
• Strong keel and occasional tuberculate ornamentation may be present Notable Points:
• Pachypictonia indicatorias is rarely encountered on the market, particularly in this size and condition
• The genus is often used in biozonation for the Upper Kimmeridgian, offering stratigraphic value as well as aesthetic appeal
• Fossils from the Fairford area are well known for their preservation in fine-grained Jurassic marine sediments Why Add This Fossil to Your Collection?
• Rare large ammonite from a UK Upper Jurassic formation
• Ideal for collectors, educators, and display
• Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• 100% natural and ethically sourced
• A scientifically significant and visually impressive specimen
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