Knightia is an extinct genus of clupeid bony fish commonly found as exceptionally well-preserved fossils in the Green River Formation of Wyoming. Collectors prize these specimens for their distinctively articulated skeletons and intact scales, which are typically found within laminated limestone slabs.
Often found alongside knightia
Minerals reported to co-occur with knightia. Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.
All properties
- Rarity
- Common
- Uses
- Collector, Decorative, Scientific Research
- Host rock
- Sedimentary Limestone and Shale
- Typical price
- $20-300 depending on size and preservation quality
Where rockhounds find knightia
Classic worldwide localities
- Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA
- Fossil Lake, Wyoming, USA
Field-hunting tip
Look in sedimentary limestone and shale country — that is the host setting where knightia typically forms. If you start seeing calcite, pyrite, quartz in float, you are in the right ground.
Common questions
Where is knightia found?+
Notable localities include Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA; Fossil Lake, Wyoming, USA.
How much is knightia worth?+
Typical asking prices fall in the range of $20-300 depending on size and preservation quality. Quality, size, and provenance can move individual specimens well outside that range.
What minerals are found with knightia?+
Knightia commonly co-occurs with Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz. Spotting any of these in float or country rock is a useful trip signal.
What kind of rock does knightia form in?+
Knightia typically forms in sedimentary limestone and shale. Working float back to the host body is the standard way to chase a fresh occurrence.
What is knightia used for?+
Knightia is used in collector, decorative, scientific research.
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