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Eparietites denotatus on its original block of limestone matrix
xraymike79 posted a topic in Member Collections
Eparietites denotatus - nice ammonite specimen from the long since closed Frodingham Ironstone Quarry of Scunthorpe in the United Kingdom. The species/locality label states: The Frodingham Ironstone Formation, Denotatus Subzone, Obtusum Zone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic, Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England. Age: 200 Million Years Old. Size of Ammonite: 17.8cm (7 inches) in diameter. Overall Size = 22.9cm (9 inches) wide by 24.2cm (9.5 inches) high. Weight: 13.2lbs.- 1 reply
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Hi, Just wanted to share my excitement at finally getting a chance to own a genuine lower lias ammonite from the infamous (now sadly closed/filled in) ironstone quarry in Scunthorpe (United Kingdom,Lincolnshire). The fossils found within this locality are mostly preserved in pure calcite and have a range of colours which include stunning/natural pinks and greens. It's due to arrive tomorrow! but I feel so privileged and lucky to grab one and also from a highly revered/professional prepper in the United Kingdom! : http://www.yorkshirecoastfossils.co.uk/scunthorpe_fossils.htm It's only a small specimen (Aegasteroceras sp) but still stunningly beautiful! Scunthorpe ammonites are among the most beautiful in the world (in my opinion) and if you can grab one, grab one whilst they are still within price range for most people because like all things they will go up in value as the years go by due to the quarry being closed. (As it hasn't arrived yet this photo isn't mine! and is property of "Yorkshire coast fossils", but sharing to share my excitement.)