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Baculites
are a genus of cephalopods that originated in the late Paleozoic Era and
became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period along with the dinosaurs.
A relative of the ammonite and modern squid, Baculites shells were straight
and compressed like a tapering rod, except for a few coils in the back.
If preservation conditions are correct, the shell, which is made of alternating
layers of aragonite and conchiolin, becomes fossilized. As light enters
this shell it is refracted and reflected as if passed through a prism.
This is how the iridescent property is produced.
Iridescent Baculite Partials
REF# L020
The above specimens exhibit the full spectrum
of rainbow colors. The various colors are created by light refracting
and reflecting off the well preserved fossil mother of pearl.All are from the Cretaceous Age,
Pierre Shale,Montana, U.S.A.
Polished Baculite Partials
REF# L021
Each piece shows the internal suture pattern.
Cretaceous Age
Pierre Shale, Montana, U.S.A.
Price: $2.00 each
Baculites
REF# L022
Unpolished partial specimens.
Cretaceous Age, Pierre Shale, Montana, U.S.A.
Price Range: $1.00 to $25.00
This is only a small example of what we have
available.
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