{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-17-24-cts","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 17.24cts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 17.24cts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and captivating naturally opalized belemnite from Australia — an ancient squid-like marine creature transformed over 100 million years into shimmering precious opal. This beautifully formed specimen displays the classic tapered rostrum shape of the belemnite, graduating elegantly in both width and thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any opal or fossil collection, and high-quality belemnites like this also make extraordinary pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.24cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 22mm long, width graduating 13.5–11mm, thickness graduating 6–5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cretaceous period (~100 million years ago)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e NB29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were squid-like marine animals that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods — a time span of approximately 135 million years. They became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous, around the same time as the dinosaurs. Their hard internal rostrum (the bullet-shaped guard) is what survives as a fossil, and in rare cases these have been replaced by precious opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Opal Essence specimens are ethically sourced from Australian miners and suppliers.\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":40920425693319,"sku":"NB29","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N29.2.jpg?v=1707220981","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-17-24-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}