Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (28mm) calcite The fossil consists of multiple

The fossil consists of multiple stem sections with detailed attachment cirri and a partial head with flowing arms and pinnules seemingly frozen in time

Around 196 million years old (Sinemurian

which displays some beautiful iridescence that causes the colours to change as the viewing angle changes

The fossil weighs 115 grams

There is a pin-prick hole in the centre

Jurassic ichthyosaur bone (vertebra) from Lyme Regis (28mm) calcite The fossil consists of multipleA 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