Iridescent Discoscaphites Fossil | Pierre Shale, South Dakota Badlands

A spectacular Discoscaphites fossil from the Pierre Shale of South Dakota, showcasing extraordinary natural iridescence across its shell. Brilliant flashes of red, green, gold, and violet dance across the fossilized surface, accentuating the intricate details of this ancient marine cephalopod. Once living in the vast Western Interior Seaway during the Late Cretaceous, Discoscaphites represents one of the final chapters in the long history of the ammonites before their extinction.

This item is 1.25" x 1.5" and weighs 0.6 oz