{"product_id":"crystal-australian-polished-opal-belemnite","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite Fossil 11.7ct - Multi-Colour Coober Pedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite Fossil 11.7ct – Multi-Colour Coober Pedy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and captivating opal belemnite fossil from Coober Pedy, South Australia. At 11.7 carats and approximately 21mm long, this ancient marine creature has been transformed over 100 million years into a vivid, multi-colour opal specimen. Displaying beautiful bright play-of-colour, it is a remarkable piece for collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and jewellers alike — belemnites make stunning pendants as well as extraordinary display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7 carats (2.34 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 21mm long × 9mm wide × 7.5mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opal belemnite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e #NB27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were marine animals — relatives of modern squid and cuttlefish — that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, becoming extinct alongside the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago. The bullet-shaped rostrum (internal skeleton) is the part preserved as a fossil. When found at Coober Pedy, these rostra have been replaced by precious opal over millions of years, creating one of nature’s most extraordinary gemstone curiosities. Ethically sourced from Coober Pedy, South 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":40913841815687,"sku":"NB27","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N27.2.jpg?v=1707089853","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/crystal-australian-polished-opal-belemnite","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}