Rare Ricardoestesia Tooth- Judith River Formation | River Walkers Minerals Sugar quartz cubic pixel-like growth patterns abore

cubic pixel-like growth patterns abore a delicate coating of sugary druzy quartz

The yellow-hued matrix enhances the overall “sunset” aesthetic

The crystal features a beautifully defined scepter with soft amethyst patches throughout the smoky head

and this is a wonderful display specimen with an attractive combination of color

Atacocha Mining District

Rare Ricardoestesia Tooth- Judith River Formation | River Walkers Minerals Sugar quartz cubic pixel-like growth patterns aboreSpecies: Ricardoestesia sp. (commonly attributed to R. gilmorei) Age: Late Cretaceous (~7674 million years old) Locale: Judith River Formation, Montana, USA Size: 12. 7 x 6. 2 x 4 mm This tiny but fascinating tooth comes from the famous Judith River Formation and dates to roughly 7674 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous. Teeth attributed to Ricardoestesia are among the most intriguing fossils from this ancient ecosystem because