Leioceras Ammonite Fossil Burton Bradstock Dorset Jurassic Coast UK COA Genuine Inferior Oolite Collectable Display
£ 5.40
GENUINE LEIOCERAS FOSSIL AMMONITE FROM BURTON BRADSTOCKThis listing is for a genuine Leioceras fossil ammonite from the Inferior Oolite
of the Jurassic Coast: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK. This carefully chosen fossil specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the natural ammonite form, preservation, surface detail, matrix, colour and overall display character of this individual piece before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear collecting history, from discovery through to careful preparation and presentation, making it an excellent choice for collectors who value genuine provenance and authentic British Jurassic fossils. LEIOCERAS AMMONITE INFORMATIONLeioceras is a Jurassic ammonite genus, known for its neat coiled shell form and its importance in the study of Middle Jurassic marine rocks. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. They lived inside chambered spiral shells and are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic Period.Leioceras ammonites are typically associated with a compressed, planispiral shell form, often with a smooth or finely ornamented appearance compared with more heavily ribbed ammonites. The genus name reflects this smoother shell character, and specimens can show elegant whorl structure, a defined outer whorl, subtle growth lines and a naturally refined spiral profile depending on preservation. This makes Leioceras particularly attractive for collectors who prefer classic, clean ammonite shapes with strong scientific value.Leioceras is also important biostratigraphically. It is closely associated with the Aalenian stage of the Middle Jurassic, and Leioceras opalinum is famously linked with the Opalinum Zone, an important ammonite zone used in dating and correlating Jurassic strata. This gives a Leioceras specimen added geological interest beyond its visual appeal. INFERIOR OOLITE GEOLOGICAL SETTINGThis fossil comes from the Inferior Oolite, a well-known Jurassic rock unit of southern England. Oolitic limestones form from small rounded carbonate grains called ooids, which developed in warm, shallow, agitated marine waters. These conditions were ideal for the accumulation of shell material and the preservation of marine fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids and other invertebrates.The Inferior Oolite represents a different Jurassic environment from the clay-rich Lower Jurassic deposits of Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Its limestones and shelly beds reflect shallow marine conditions with currents, carbonate sedimentation and active seabed communities. A Leioceras ammonite from this setting is therefore a desirable specimen for anyone interested in the wider diversity of Jurassic Coast geology. BURTON BRADSTOCK, DORSET JURASSIC COAST LOCALITYBurton Bradstock is a classic Dorset fossil locality on the Jurassic Coast, known for its coastal cliffs and fossil-bearing Jurassic rocks. Fossils from this area are highly collectable because they combine strong British locality appeal with recognised geological context. Dorset is internationally famous for its fossil heritage, and Burton Bradstock offers an important Middle Jurassic contrast to the better-known Lower Jurassic fossil sites farther west.A Leioceras ammonite from Burton Bradstock is well suited to collections focused on British fossils, Dorset ammonites, Jurassic Coast specimens, Inferior Oolite fossils and Middle Jurassic marine life. Its locality and geological formation give the specimen a clear and appealing place within a well-documented fossil record. PREPARATION, AUTHENTICITY AND DISPLAY APPEALThis Leioceras ammonite has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help present the specimen clearly while retaining its natural geological character. Careful preparation is important with ammonites, as it helps reveal the coiled shell form, whorl structure, surface detail and matrix while preserving the authentic appearance of the fossil.The specimen is suitable for ammonite collectors, fossil enthusiasts, geology students, natural history displays, educational collections, cabinet displays or as a distinctive gift for someone interested in British palaeontology. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.
of the Jurassic Coast: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK. This carefully chosen fossil specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive, allowing you to view the natural ammonite form, preservation, surface detail, matrix, colour and overall display character of this individual piece before purchase. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear collecting history, from discovery through to careful preparation and presentation, making it an excellent choice for collectors who value genuine provenance and authentic British Jurassic fossils. LEIOCERAS AMMONITE INFORMATIONLeioceras is a Jurassic ammonite genus, known for its neat coiled shell form and its importance in the study of Middle Jurassic marine rocks. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. They lived inside chambered spiral shells and are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic Period.Leioceras ammonites are typically associated with a compressed, planispiral shell form, often with a smooth or finely ornamented appearance compared with more heavily ribbed ammonites. The genus name reflects this smoother shell character, and specimens can show elegant whorl structure, a defined outer whorl, subtle growth lines and a naturally refined spiral profile depending on preservation. This makes Leioceras particularly attractive for collectors who prefer classic, clean ammonite shapes with strong scientific value.Leioceras is also important biostratigraphically. It is closely associated with the Aalenian stage of the Middle Jurassic, and Leioceras opalinum is famously linked with the Opalinum Zone, an important ammonite zone used in dating and correlating Jurassic strata. This gives a Leioceras specimen added geological interest beyond its visual appeal. INFERIOR OOLITE GEOLOGICAL SETTINGThis fossil comes from the Inferior Oolite, a well-known Jurassic rock unit of southern England. Oolitic limestones form from small rounded carbonate grains called ooids, which developed in warm, shallow, agitated marine waters. These conditions were ideal for the accumulation of shell material and the preservation of marine fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids and other invertebrates.The Inferior Oolite represents a different Jurassic environment from the clay-rich Lower Jurassic deposits of Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Its limestones and shelly beds reflect shallow marine conditions with currents, carbonate sedimentation and active seabed communities. A Leioceras ammonite from this setting is therefore a desirable specimen for anyone interested in the wider diversity of Jurassic Coast geology. BURTON BRADSTOCK, DORSET JURASSIC COAST LOCALITYBurton Bradstock is a classic Dorset fossil locality on the Jurassic Coast, known for its coastal cliffs and fossil-bearing Jurassic rocks. Fossils from this area are highly collectable because they combine strong British locality appeal with recognised geological context. Dorset is internationally famous for its fossil heritage, and Burton Bradstock offers an important Middle Jurassic contrast to the better-known Lower Jurassic fossil sites farther west.A Leioceras ammonite from Burton Bradstock is well suited to collections focused on British fossils, Dorset ammonites, Jurassic Coast specimens, Inferior Oolite fossils and Middle Jurassic marine life. Its locality and geological formation give the specimen a clear and appealing place within a well-documented fossil record. PREPARATION, AUTHENTICITY AND DISPLAY APPEALThis Leioceras ammonite has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to help present the specimen clearly while retaining its natural geological character. Careful preparation is important with ammonites, as it helps reveal the coiled shell form, whorl structure, surface detail and matrix while preserving the authentic appearance of the fossil.The specimen is suitable for ammonite collectors, fossil enthusiasts, geology students, natural history displays, educational collections, cabinet displays or as a distinctive gift for someone interested in British palaeontology. It is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. The fossil shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.
