Paleo Prairie
Amber (Hell Creek Formation) – Late Cretaceous (66 MYA)
Amber (Hell Creek Formation) – Late Cretaceous (66 MYA)
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This specimen is a genuine piece of fossil amber from the legendary Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, dating to the very end of the Age of Dinosaurs—66 million years ago.
Amber is fossilized tree resin, offering a rare and direct connection to ancient forest ecosystems that existed alongside Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Edmontosaurus. While small in size, pieces like this represent an incredibly delicate snapshot of prehistoric life and environment.
This amber specimen measures approximately ½ inch and is securely displayed in a 4" × 2.5" Riker box with a protective round display capsule and an informative label—perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone looking to own a real piece of deep time.
Specimen Details
Authentic Hell Creek Formation amber
Late Cretaceous Period – 66 million years old
Approx. ½ inch in size
Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota
Comes in a labeled Riker display box
Ethically collected
