{"product_id":"quality-australian-polished-opal-belemnite","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 6.35cts - Near Perfect Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 6.35cts - Near Perfect Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quality polished Australian opal belemnite in near-perfect condition — a fabulous specimen with excellent form and colour potential. At 30mm long with a well-preserved tapered rostrum, this piece is exceptional for a collector or as a striking opal pendant. Note: this belemnite could be worked further to reveal even more colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.35cts (1.27g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30mm long; width tapers 6mm–5mm; thickness tapers 5.2mm–3.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished, near-perfect form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e NB22\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":40917091385479,"sku":"NB22","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N22.2.jpg?v=1707200366","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/quality-australian-polished-opal-belemnite","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}