{"product_id":"natural-australian-opal-shell-fossil-specimen-68-cts","title":"Opalized Shell Fossil Specimen 68cts - Coober Pedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpalized Shell Fossil Specimen 68cts - Coober Pedy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and museum-quality opalized shell fossil from Coober Pedy, South Australia — an ancient marine creature over 100 million years old, transformed by geological time into stunning precious opal. The front has been highly polished to reveal brilliant multi-colour play, while the back has been left natural to preserve the fossil's authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collector's piece and a breathtaking display specimen. High-quality belemnites and shells like this also make extraordinary pendants for the right jeweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm long x 26mm wide x 17mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished front, natural back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning bright multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 100 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1160N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all natural fossil specimens, this shell has some natural flaws and cracks consistent with its age — please refer to the photos for full detail. These characteristics are part of what makes each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Opal Essence specimens are ethically mined in Coober Pedy, South Australia, and sourced directly 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":41359393947783,"sku":"1160N","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_78252.heic?v=1713749763","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/fr\/products\/natural-australian-opal-shell-fossil-specimen-68-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}