{"product_id":"australian-polished-opal-belemnite-5","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 5.5cts - Bright Multi-Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 5.5cts - Bright Multi-Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA polished Australian opal belemnite displaying beautiful bright multi-colour play-of-colour across its tapered rostrum form. Belemnites are among the most captivating of all opalized fossils — the original marine creature replaced over millions of years by precious opal, preserving the ancient shape in stunning colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5cts (1.1g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28mm long; width tapers 5mm–4mm; thickness tapers 4mm–3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e NB14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods — a time span of approximately 135 million years. Closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish, they had a hard internal skeleton with a bullet-shaped rostrum (guard) that is preserved as a fossil. When opal replaces the original material, the result is one of nature’s most extraordinary collector’s pieces. These make wonderful display specimens and striking opal pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40857961758855,"sku":"NB14","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N14.3c.jpg?v=1705828062","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/australian-polished-opal-belemnite-5","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}