Splendid pyritized ammonite Pleuroceras solare - Fossilised animal (No reserve price)
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Pleuroceras solare, a pyritised ammonite specimen in natural matrix from the Jurassic–Early Jurassic (Unterjura) period, Le Clapier, Aveyron, France; pyrite treatment with restored condition and authentic/original provenance.
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Excellent, pyritized ammonite of the genus Pleuroceras solare (PHILLIPS, 1829) in natural matrix from the famous marl beds of Le Clapier (Aveyron, Occitanie, France).
The piece is characterized by its beautiful, metallic-gold pyrite luster and the exquisitely defined sculpture. The robust ribs on the flanks and the characteristic, braided keel of the Amaltheidae are excellently preserved and prominently emerge from the gray marl host rock.
Localities such as Le Clapier in the Aveyron department are worldwide among collectors known for their aesthetic, finely pyritized Jurassic fossils.
Species: Pleuroceras solare
Age: Early Jurassic, Upper Pliensbachian (Domerian) / about 185 million years
Locality: Le Clapier, Aveyron department, Occitanie region, France
Preservation: Natural pyrite preservation in matrix, Size: approx. 10.3x7.9x3.9 cm; Ammonite approx. 2.3x1.8 cm
Condition: Very well prepared and presented, great aesthetics
An excellent collection piece for lovers of classic European Jurassic ammonites!
Shipping is performed carefully and securely packed with tracking.
Excellent, pyritized ammonite of the genus Pleuroceras solare (PHILLIPS, 1829) in natural matrix from the famous marl beds of Le Clapier (Aveyron, Occitanie, France).
The piece is characterized by its beautiful, metallic-gold pyrite luster and the exquisitely defined sculpture. The robust ribs on the flanks and the characteristic, braided keel of the Amaltheidae are excellently preserved and prominently emerge from the gray marl host rock.
Localities such as Le Clapier in the Aveyron department are worldwide among collectors known for their aesthetic, finely pyritized Jurassic fossils.
Species: Pleuroceras solare
Age: Early Jurassic, Upper Pliensbachian (Domerian) / about 185 million years
Locality: Le Clapier, Aveyron department, Occitanie region, France
Preservation: Natural pyrite preservation in matrix, Size: approx. 10.3x7.9x3.9 cm; Ammonite approx. 2.3x1.8 cm
Condition: Very well prepared and presented, great aesthetics
An excellent collection piece for lovers of classic European Jurassic ammonites!
Shipping is performed carefully and securely packed with tracking.
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Number of objects
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Specimen
Splendid pyritized ammonite Pleuroceras solare
Country of origin
France
Geological period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Restored
Authenticity
Original/official
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