Description
This is a rare, beautifully iridescent BACULITES OCCIDENTIS ammonite fossil from the Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, discovered in Collisham Point, British Columbia, Canada. Baculites were straight-shelled ammonites, an extinct group of marine cephalopods related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike coiled ammonites, Baculites had a long, uncoiled shell, which allowed them to navigate open marine environments.
The exceptional aragonite shell preservation on this specimen displays stunning natural iridescence, a result of the original nacreous layers reflecting light. This makes it highly sought after by collectors, particularly those interested in well-preserved ammonites with aesthetic and scientific value.
Geological Information:
- Formation: Upper Cretaceous Marine Sediments
- Stage: Campanian (~83-72 million years old)
- Location: Collisham Point, British Columbia, Canada
- Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine seafloor with fine sediments ideal for fossilization
Fossil Characteristics:
- Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined sutures
- Beautiful, naturally iridescent shell due to original nacre preservation
- Excellent example of Late Cretaceous ammonite evolution
- Highly collectible specimen from a well-documented fossil site
Key Features:
- Authentic BACULITES OCCIDENTIS fossil ammonite
- Rare iridescent preservation of the original aragonite shell
- From the Alice Purnell Collection
- 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.
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