Baculites Fossil. Baculites grandes. Cretaceous. Coon Creek Formation, Ripley Group. Coon Creek, Tennessee, US...

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Baculites Fossil
Baculites grandes
Cretaceous
Coon Creek Formation, Ripley Group
Coon Creek, Tennessee, USA
13.23 x 3.47 x 2.63 inches (33.60 x 8.81 x 6.67 cm)

This striking 13-inch (33 cm) partial specimen of Baculites grandis showcases the intricate internal structure and subtle iridescence that distinguish this Cretaceous cephalopod. The elongated, chambered shell-once home to a relative of the Ammonite-reveals delicate suture patterns resembling fossilized filigree, each curve tracing the boundary of ancient growth. Shades of soft pink, cream, and metallic green shimmer across the surface, hinting at the nacre once hidden within. Baculites fossils are prized for their graceful geometry and distinctive linear form, embodying the quiet elegance of life that once drifted through prehistoric seas.

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