{"product_id":"parcel-of-australian-opal-belemnite-pipes-15-cts","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite Pipe Parcel 15cts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite Pipe Parcel - 15cts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and captivating parcel of naturally opalized belemnite pipes from Australia — ancient marine creatures transformed over 100 million years into shimmering opal. Each piece is entirely natural and unpolished, preserving the original fossil form in all its prehistoric beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis parcel includes multiple belemnite pipes ranging in size, with the largest approximately 42 x 10mm and the smallest around 30 x 10mm. A wonderful addition to any opal or fossil collection, and high-quality specimens also make striking pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 42 x 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmallest piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 30 x 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, unpolished\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 3201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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 Their hard internal rostrum (the bullet-shaped guard) is what survives as a fossil, and in rare cases, these have been replaced by precious opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Opal Essence specimens are ethically sourced from Australian miners and suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41362899697799,"sku":"3201","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_8677.heic?v=1713839192","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/parcel-of-australian-opal-belemnite-pipes-15-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}