Coprolite Rough – light purple coloration throughout – old stock Utah fossil
This neat old stock Coprolite from Utah shows a unique light purple coloration running throughout the piece. Coprolite is fossilized fecal material, most commonly from dinosaurs. Purple Utah Coprolite is something rarely seen, which makes this a pretty unique specimen.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Coprolite
• Dimensions: 98mm x 93mm x 63mm (Inches - 3.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
• Weight: 672 grams (1 lbs 7.7 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Utah, USA
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Coprolite is fossilized fecal material, most commonly from dinosaurs, though specimens from fish, reptiles, and other prehistoric creatures also exist. This unique fossil receives its coloration from minerals present either before fossilization or from silica-rich waters during the preservation process, creating distinctive patterns valued by collectors.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The light purple coloration throughout is unusual for Utah Coprolite, making this a standout conversation piece. Old stock material.
PERFECT FOR
• Lapidary projects
• Display and conversation pieces
• Fossil collectors
PHOTO NOTE: Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.