{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-30-1-cts-2","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite Fossil 30.1cts - Cretaceous Queensland Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite Fossil 30.1cts – Queensland, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable opalized belemnite fossil from Queensland, Australia — a creature that swam ancient seas over 100 million years ago during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This high-quality specimen has been professionally polished to reveal the opal within, and would make a stunning pendant once set. A truly one-of-a-kind piece of natural history with genuine play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were marine animals closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. They had a squid-like body with a hard internal skeleton — the bullet-shaped rostrum — which is the part preserved as fossil. They became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period, around the same time as the dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.1cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 52mm long, graduating to 10mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opalized belemnite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jurassic–Cretaceous (~100+ million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has some natural fracture lines consistent with its age and formation — these are part of its natural character and do not affect its beauty or display quality. Ethically sourced from Queensland, 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":42534293012615,"sku":"1155","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/3585CFBF-E853-482F-B013-CAB694272327.jpg?v=1743488351","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/es\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-30-1-cts-2","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}