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Discoscaphites conradi Age: Cretaceous Formation: Fox Hills Formation Location: South Dakota Size: Ammonite is 2.3" across This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a beautiful ammonite fossil. It is a fabulous specimen of Discoscaphites conradi from the Cretaceous of South Dakota. This type of ammonite has faint ribbing and a somewhat rounded keel. There are several rows of prominent nodes on the shoulders and near the keel of the ammonite. These features are very clearly defined on this specimen. But the most striking feature of this ammonite is its amazing natural color. The iridescent ammolite of this ammonite is very easily seen. It flashes a full rainbow of colors and is almost opalescent in nature (more colorful than the photo shows). The specimen is wonderfully positioned on a natural block of dense, concretionary matrix. This is one of the most colorful, iridescent US ammonites we have ever had.