A stunning and rare example of a crinoid fossil of the species Pentacrinites fossilis from the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Charmouth, Dorset UK.
The fossil measures 120 mm (4.7 inches) across and is around 34 mm thick at its thickest point, making it large for this fossil type.
The fossil is well preserved with multiple heads with detailed arms and pinnules running across the surface of one side, and several long stems running across the other side. It has a very high level of three dimensionality that is rare in these fossils. It is preserved in limestone with a thin layer of pyrite on the surface giving it a metallic shine.
These crinoids are very sought after and not easy to find these days and this one is a very fine example and has a high level of detail for these fossils. It weighs 320 grams.
Around 196 million years old (Sinemurian, Early Jurassic), this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.