Hypolioceras mundum Ammonite Fossil Bajocian Isle of Skye UK Genuine COA Rare, Bearreraig Sandstone Jurassic Scotland
£ 19.80
Genuine Hypolioceras mundum Ammonite FossilThis listing is for a genuine Hypolioceras mundum ammonite fossil from the
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation at Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. It dates to the Jurassic, Bajocian stage, making it a highly collectable Scottish ammonite from one of the most important Middle Jurassic fossil-bearing localities in Britain. This carefully chosen fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so the piece pictured is the exact fossil supplied. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. This specimen is ideal for collectors of British fossils, Scottish fossils, Isle of Skye fossils, Jurassic ammonites, marine cephalopods, natural history displays, and educational geology collections.Species and Fossil TypeHypolioceras mundum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus. Ammonites had coiled, chambered shells, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber while the inner chambers helped control buoyancy. Their shells are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic seas and are especially valued by collectors for their spiral form, scientific importance, and strong geological context.Hypolioceras is a Middle Jurassic ammonite genus associated with the Bajocian stage. Species within this group are often appreciated for their compressed shell form, neat coiling, visible whorl structure, and refined ammonite morphology. Depending on preservation, a specimen may show subtle ribbing, growth lines, a defined umbilicus, and natural shell or matrix detail from the surrounding sandstone.Jurassic Bajocian AgeThis fossil dates to the Bajocian stage of the Jurassic Period. The Bajocian was a time when warm shallow seas covered many areas of what is now north-western Europe, including parts of Scotland. These marine environments supported a rich variety of life, including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, crinoids, fish, and marine reptiles.Ammonites from the Bajocian are important in geology because they evolved rapidly and are widely used for dating and correlating marine rock layers. Their distinctive shell shapes and species distributions allow palaeontologists to divide Jurassic sediments into precise time intervals. A fossil such as Hypolioceras mundum therefore has both display appeal and scientific value as a genuine record of Middle Jurassic marine life.Bearreraig Sandstone FormationThis specimen comes from the Bearreraig Sandstone Formation, a well-known Jurassic rock unit on the Isle of Skye. The formation is famous for preserving marine fossils from ancient sea environments, including ammonites that help document the age and conditions of the sediments. Sandstone formations typically represent the accumulation of sand-sized particles in marine or coastal settings, later compacted and cemented into rock over millions of years.The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation records a time when the area that is now Skye was part of a dynamic Jurassic marine landscape. Sediments were deposited in ancient sea-floor conditions, preserving shells and remains of marine organisms after burial and mineralisation. Fossils from this formation are particularly appealing because they combine attractive preservation with strong Scottish geological provenance.Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye LocalityBearreraig Bay on the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s classic Jurassic fossil localities. The area is well known among fossil collectors and geologists for its fossiliferous coastal exposures and its importance in understanding the Middle Jurassic of the Hebrides. Fossils from Skye are highly desirable because they come from a region with outstanding geological history and a strong connection to Britain’s prehistoric past.This locality adds excellent collectable interest to the specimen. A fossil from Bearreraig Bay represents a direct link to the Jurassic seas that once covered the Scottish region, long before the modern island landscape existed. The combination of species, formation, age, and precise locality makes this ammonite a well-documented and attractive fossil for display or study.Morphology and Collectable FeaturesHypolioceras mundum ammonites are appreciated for their classic coiled ammonite form and their Middle Jurassic character. Depending on the preservation of the individual specimen, features may include a compact spiral shell, visible whorls, subtle ornamentation, mineralised shell detail, natural matrix, and surface texture from the fossil-bearing sandstone.As a genuine natural fossil, this specimen may show normal signs of age and preservation, including mineralisation, matrix attachment, weathering, compression, surface texture, small chips, repairs, or natural colour variation. These features are typical of authentic fossils and form part of the individual character of the piece. This is not a modern replica, cast, or decorative imitation.Provenance and AuthenticityFossil type: AmmoniteSpecies: Hypolioceras mundumAge: Jurassic, BajocianFormation: Bearreraig Sandstone FormationLocality: Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UKCertificate: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic cardSpecimen shown: The photo shows the actual fossil you will receiveSize: Full sizing shown in the photoThis Hypolioceras mundum ammonite fossil is a carefully selected genuine Scottish Jurassic specimen with strong appeal for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational collections, and display cabinets. Its Bajocian age, Bearreraig Sandstone Formation origin, Isle of Skye provenance, classic ammonite form, and included Certificate of Authenticity make it a desirable addition to any collection of genuine ammonites, UK fossils, Scottish fossils, prehistoric marine life, or Jurassic natural history specimens.
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation at Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. It dates to the Jurassic, Bajocian stage, making it a highly collectable Scottish ammonite from one of the most important Middle Jurassic fossil-bearing localities in Britain. This carefully chosen fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.The photograph shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so the piece pictured is the exact fossil supplied. Full sizing details can be seen in the photo. This specimen is ideal for collectors of British fossils, Scottish fossils, Isle of Skye fossils, Jurassic ammonites, marine cephalopods, natural history displays, and educational geology collections.Species and Fossil TypeHypolioceras mundum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and nautilus. Ammonites had coiled, chambered shells, with the living animal occupying the outer body chamber while the inner chambers helped control buoyancy. Their shells are among the most recognisable fossils from the Jurassic seas and are especially valued by collectors for their spiral form, scientific importance, and strong geological context.Hypolioceras is a Middle Jurassic ammonite genus associated with the Bajocian stage. Species within this group are often appreciated for their compressed shell form, neat coiling, visible whorl structure, and refined ammonite morphology. Depending on preservation, a specimen may show subtle ribbing, growth lines, a defined umbilicus, and natural shell or matrix detail from the surrounding sandstone.Jurassic Bajocian AgeThis fossil dates to the Bajocian stage of the Jurassic Period. The Bajocian was a time when warm shallow seas covered many areas of what is now north-western Europe, including parts of Scotland. These marine environments supported a rich variety of life, including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, crinoids, fish, and marine reptiles.Ammonites from the Bajocian are important in geology because they evolved rapidly and are widely used for dating and correlating marine rock layers. Their distinctive shell shapes and species distributions allow palaeontologists to divide Jurassic sediments into precise time intervals. A fossil such as Hypolioceras mundum therefore has both display appeal and scientific value as a genuine record of Middle Jurassic marine life.Bearreraig Sandstone FormationThis specimen comes from the Bearreraig Sandstone Formation, a well-known Jurassic rock unit on the Isle of Skye. The formation is famous for preserving marine fossils from ancient sea environments, including ammonites that help document the age and conditions of the sediments. Sandstone formations typically represent the accumulation of sand-sized particles in marine or coastal settings, later compacted and cemented into rock over millions of years.The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation records a time when the area that is now Skye was part of a dynamic Jurassic marine landscape. Sediments were deposited in ancient sea-floor conditions, preserving shells and remains of marine organisms after burial and mineralisation. Fossils from this formation are particularly appealing because they combine attractive preservation with strong Scottish geological provenance.Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye LocalityBearreraig Bay on the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s classic Jurassic fossil localities. The area is well known among fossil collectors and geologists for its fossiliferous coastal exposures and its importance in understanding the Middle Jurassic of the Hebrides. Fossils from Skye are highly desirable because they come from a region with outstanding geological history and a strong connection to Britain’s prehistoric past.This locality adds excellent collectable interest to the specimen. A fossil from Bearreraig Bay represents a direct link to the Jurassic seas that once covered the Scottish region, long before the modern island landscape existed. The combination of species, formation, age, and precise locality makes this ammonite a well-documented and attractive fossil for display or study.Morphology and Collectable FeaturesHypolioceras mundum ammonites are appreciated for their classic coiled ammonite form and their Middle Jurassic character. Depending on the preservation of the individual specimen, features may include a compact spiral shell, visible whorls, subtle ornamentation, mineralised shell detail, natural matrix, and surface texture from the fossil-bearing sandstone.As a genuine natural fossil, this specimen may show normal signs of age and preservation, including mineralisation, matrix attachment, weathering, compression, surface texture, small chips, repairs, or natural colour variation. These features are typical of authentic fossils and form part of the individual character of the piece. This is not a modern replica, cast, or decorative imitation.Provenance and AuthenticityFossil type: AmmoniteSpecies: Hypolioceras mundumAge: Jurassic, BajocianFormation: Bearreraig Sandstone FormationLocality: Bearreraig Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UKCertificate: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic cardSpecimen shown: The photo shows the actual fossil you will receiveSize: Full sizing shown in the photoThis Hypolioceras mundum ammonite fossil is a carefully selected genuine Scottish Jurassic specimen with strong appeal for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational collections, and display cabinets. Its Bajocian age, Bearreraig Sandstone Formation origin, Isle of Skye provenance, classic ammonite form, and included Certificate of Authenticity make it a desirable addition to any collection of genuine ammonites, UK fossils, Scottish fossils, prehistoric marine life, or Jurassic natural history specimens.
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