K-Pg Boundary Riker Display Collectible - Montana
Brand : Sciencemall-USA
- SKU:
- JPT-07638
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 24 hours.
- Weight:
- 2.00 LBS
- Minimum Purchase:
- 1 unit
- Maximum Purchase:
- 1 unit
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Discover the Impact That Changed Earth's History
Explore one of Earth's most dramatic turning points with this scientifically curated educational collectible featuring authentic K-Pg boundary clay from Iridium Hill, Montana. This striking Riker display commemorates the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Ideal for collectors, educators, and science enthusiasts, this specimen and great artwork connects you directly to one of Earth’s most cataclysmic events.
What Caused the K-Pg Extinction Event?
A CM3 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite—similar to the renowned Murchison meteorite—struck near today’s Yucatán Peninsula about 66 million years ago. As it streaked through Earth’s atmosphere, the meteor’s bright trail lit up the sky, breaking apart in a brilliant aerial fireball. Upon impact, it triggered immense shockwaves, global wildfires, and a towering tsunami over 300 feet high. Ejected debris blocked sunlight, causing a prolonged “impact winter” that led to the extinction of over 75% of all species on Earth, including the dinosaurs.
A Rare Educational Display for Science Collectors
This unique K-Pg dinosaur art with fireball and the moon in a Riker display includes authentic K-Pg boundary clay, known for its high iridium content—a chemical fingerprint of extraterrestrial impact. Housed in a professional Riker case, the presentation balances visual appeal with educational value, making it a perfect addition to any classroom, museum, or private scientific collection.
K-Pg Riker Display Specifications
- Specimen size: 14mm W x 9mm H x 6mm D
- Weight: 0.37 grams (Sold by the gram)
- Riker case size: 8 1/4" X 6 1/4" X 7/8"
- Disk size: 1 3/4" diameter X 1/2" D
- Note: Display stand and sizing cube not included
- What is Included: Ships with a Certificate of Authenticity and information about the K-Pg boundary and the mass extinction. Photo cube and display stand not included. This K-Pg boundary clay was professionally and legally collected.
Own a Piece of Earth's Geological Legacy
This K-Pg boundary is offered exclusively by Sciencemall-USA, your trusted online science store for rare geological collectibles and educational displays. This colorful artwork with the K-Pg specimen helps capture the imagination - circling back ~66 Ma in geologic time to when an asteroid impact changed the hierarchy of life on Earth and a time when the famous dinosaurs went extinct.
