{"product_id":"jurassic-multi-bivalve-slab-detailed-pseudomytiloides-sp-raised-impressions-north-yorkshire-england","title":"Jurassic Multi Bivalve Slab - Detailed Pseudomytiloides sp. - North Yorkshire Coast, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the renowned North Yorkshire coast, this slab of Jurassic shale preserves two finely detailed bivalves of the genus Pseudomytiloides, displayed as raised natural impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger specimen (26 mm) exhibits intricate raised and well-defined shell morphology, while the accompanying 21 mm example retains areas of subtle natural pyritisation, lending a soft golden hue to the fossil. \u003cbr\u003eOn the reverse of the slab there is a small golden pyrite formation, which adds an additional layer of character to the piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The contrast between dark Jurassic shale, the pyrite, and the intricate shells creates a visually striking display specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved for approximately 180 million years, these marine bivalves once inhabited the shallow seas that covered what is now northern England. Their delicate structural detail remains remarkably clear, offering an intimate glimpse into Early Jurassic marine ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fossil was collected by Aaron of Collectors’ Cabin, from the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens such as this are naturally eroded onto the beach from the towering Jurassic-age cliffs, which are constantly shaped by the relentless waves of the North Sea. The window for collecting at such locations is short, due to rapidly changing tides and challenging terrain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen has been carefully stabilised using reversible, museum-quality consolidation methods to preserve the fossils delicate structure while maintaining the natural character of the shale. No restoration or enhancements have been applied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePseudomytiloides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early Jurassic (~180 million years old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e: North Yorkshire Coast, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e28\/2\/26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine-grained Jurassic shale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimensions: 74 × 70 × 5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBivalve Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 mm \u0026amp; 21 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Raised impressions; one specimen partially pyritised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consolidated with paraloid B-72 (5%) to align with museum standards ( Preparation and consolidation undertaken by Collectors’ Cabin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference: \u003c\/strong\u003e(RB07)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56424722071938,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/0713CC89-B44E-4ACF-9136-269C3E1C1F45.jpg?v=1773002342","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/jurassic-multi-bivalve-slab-detailed-pseudomytiloides-sp-raised-impressions-north-yorkshire-england","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}