{"product_id":"natural-opalized-fossils-belemnites-1","title":"Australian Opalized Belemnite Fossil Bulk Lot 100 Specimens 258.9g - Coober Pedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opalized Belemnite Fossil Bulk Lot 100 Specimens 258.9g - Coober Pedy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary bulk lot of 100 genuine Australian opalized belemnite fossils from Coober Pedy, South Australia. These remarkable specimens date back approximately 100 million years to the Cretaceous Period, when belemnites (ancient relatives of squid and cuttlefish) roamed the world's oceans. Over millennia, the organic material was replaced by precious opal — creating miniature natural masterpieces in white base and crystal opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic opportunity for collectors, fossil dealers, jewellery makers, lapidary clubs, and wholesale buyers. Photographed and filmed in natural sunlight to show true colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opalized belemnite fossils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258.9g \/ 1294.5cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpal type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy white base and crystal opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australian fossil opal deposits. All specimens are genuine opalized fossils — not synthetic or treated. Ideal for resale, display, jewellery making, or adding to a fossil or opal collection.\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":42534204506247,"sku":"3442","price":1284.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/267FB65E-20F9-4A4A-9EC6-3EF8A251F664.jpg?v=1743475272","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/nl\/products\/natural-opalized-fossils-belemnites-1","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}