Discoscaphites Conradi
Name: Discoscaphites conradi
Phylum Mollusca; Class Cephalopoda; Subclass Ammonoidea; Order Ammonitida
Geological Time: Cretaceous
Size: 26 mm (40 mm by 78 mm matrix base)
Fossil Site: Fox Hills Formation, South Dakota
The high degree of preservation of its natural mother-of-pearl shell makes it appear to be preserved as gemstone. This is a consequence of light passing through the various layers of aragonite and conchiolin deposited by the ammonite in life. Conchiolin is secreted by various other mollusks, including oysters, and is a complex protein. The colors change with changing perspective.
Photo Information
- Taken with Apple iPhone 6s
- Focal Length 4.2 mm
- Exposure Time 1/30
- f Aperture f/2.2
- ISO Speed 125
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