Ammolite Fossil. Placenticeras sp.. Cretaceous. Bearpaw Formation. Alberta, Canada. 3.27 x 2.62 x 1.58 inc...

Description

Ammolite Fossil
Placenticeras sp.
Cretaceous
Bearpaw Formation
Alberta, Canada
3.27 x 2.62 x 1.58 inches (8.31 x 6.65 x 4.02 cm)

Bright and packed with color, this captivating specimen is a piece of Ammolite - the uniquely preserved shell of an ancient Ammonite. The intensity and luster of this piece are high, with stunning hues of green, orange, and red completely covering both faces of this excellent fossil. There is even a section of the rarer blue and purple tantalizing viewers from the back of the piece. This is a beautiful offering of finite material out of the renowned Bearpaw Formation in Canada.



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