Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (28mm) calcite and copper colours appearing

and copper colours appearing

Around 196 million years old (Sinemurian

65 inches) tall and contains an ammonite that measures 52 mm (2

The fossil measures 17mm (0

There is a pin-prick hole in the centre

Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (28mm) calcite and copper colours appearingA nice example of an ichthyosaur vertebra fossil from the world famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK. The vertebra is matrix free and measures 28 mm (1. 1 inches) across, which is a good size for this fossil type. The bone is well preserved and has been prepared using air abrasive techniques to remove all matrix. It has good detail in its preservation and a nice light brown colour. The neural and rib facets are present and very well