SUPERB OXYTROPIDOCERAS AMMONITE
- Goodland Formation - Cooke County, Texas, USA
PERIOD (EARLY UPPER ALBIAN STAGE) : 101 million years ago
are important index fossils—that
is, they often link the rock layer in which they are found to specific
geological time periods. This is especially true of this rare and
exquisite example of the Cretaceous species of ammonite called Oxytropidoceras
powelli. These ammonites, found in Texas, USA are used by
geologists and paleontologists as a zone marker for the Early Upper
Albian Stage of the Cretaceous identified to 101 million years
delicate shelled creature, usually these fossil ammonites are found
deformed by pressure or partially crushed. Probably one of the
most aesthetic ammonite species found in North America, its graceful
lines and the surrealistic gentle curves in its chamber detail are most
beautiful. This detail is natural and has not been artificially
created by carving the entire surface as many Moroccan ammonites in the
marketplace have been subjected to. This
specific specimen is one of the most complete and nicest examples we
have seen to
date and is the only one we have to offer at this time!
possesses no repair.
recommend this excellent example. Specimens from this species and
the USA are NOT common and not mined commercially compared to the much
more prevalent Moroccan and Madagascar types always seen for sale.
This complete, very high grade specimen hails from the same time period as
many of North America's famous dinosaurs and is a superbly preserved as
well as a wonderfully aesthetic display fossil.
OF THE MOST VISUALLY PLEASING SPECIES WITH MAGNIFICENT NATURAL DETAIL!
Item - One Only