{"product_id":"iram03-red","title":"Iridescent Psiloceras Planorbis Ammonite on Matrix (3.5cm) - Lower Jurassic - Watchet, Somerset UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mature Psiloceras planorbis displays vivid flashes of red iridescence, making it one of the most visually striking British Jurassic ammonites. \u003cbr\u003eMeasuring 3.5 cm in diameter, the shell retains crisp, well-defined whorls, with its elegant spiral growth beautifully preserved across the matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePsiloceras planorbis is the defining index ammonite of the base of the Jurassic Period, marking the dawn of this new era in Earth’s history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered from the Somerset Jurassic Coast near Watchet, the specimen has been stabilised with a museum-standard 5% Paraloid B-72 conservation coating, applied sparingly to enhance preservation and protect surface detail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare combination of vivid natural beauty and scientific significance, this ammonite is ideal for display or study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsiloceras planorbis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 115 × 100 x 10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\/ Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Jurassic. ~ \u003cspan\u003e199–203 million years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratigraphy: Lower Lias, Hettangian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 199–203 million years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beach find, near Watchet, Somerset, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Somerset Jurassic Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stabilised with 5% Paraloid B-72 (museum standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent, very well preserved, with natural red iridescence. No restoration; only professional preparation and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREF: F50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56614826541442,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/IMG_6262.jpg?v=1794504405","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/iram03-red","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}