Dinosaur Extinction Event

Hold the Moment the Dinosaurs Vanished, C. 66 Million Years Ago, Paleocene

• K-Pg Boundary clay sample in removable jar
  
• Freestanding acrylic educational display
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Black cotton-padded box, perfect for gifting

An unassuming layer of clay holds one of the most dramatic chapters in Earth’s history: the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, which ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Formed in the aftermath of a colossal asteroid impact near modern-day Mexico, this thin sedimentary band is found across the globe, marking the boundary between the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras.

Rich in iridium — an element rare on Earth but common in asteroids — this clay is geological proof of the cataclysm that reshaped life on our planet. Over 75% of Earth’s species vanished, paving the way for mammals, and eventually humans, to rise.

Now, you can own a genuine sample of this boundary layer, a physical fragment of deep time. Whether you're a fossil enthusiast, a collector of cosmic history, or a lover of natural wonder, this artifact offers a rare and humbling connection to Earth's most pivotal moment. 

Our samples of this 66 million year old clay come from one of the best-preserved K–Pg transitions found in Bidart, France. The 5.6" acrylic display contains a roughly 5mm sample in a clear removable jar.