{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-6-25-cts","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 6.25cts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 6.25cts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA near-perfect opal belemnite specimen displaying gorgeous bright multi-colours. Measuring approximately 33mm long with a width tapering from 6–4mm and thickness tapering from 5–3mm, this is a truly exceptional piece for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapers 6–4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapers 5–3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright multi-colour play-of-colour\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 Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e NB5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Opal Belemnites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were marine animals — closest relatives of the modern squid and cuttlefish — that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, approximately 100–250 million years ago. They became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period, around the same time as the dinosaurs. Over millions of years, the hard internal rostrum (the bullet-shaped skeleton in the animal's tail) was replaced by precious opal, creating one of nature's most extraordinary fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis belemnite would make a stunning pendant or a prized addition to any opal or fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australia. Each opal belemnite is a unique natural specimen — colours and patterns will vary.\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":40920195858567,"sku":"NB5","price":472.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N5.2.jpg?v=1707218966","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-6-25-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}