{"product_id":"parcel-of-opalized-shells-288-35-cts","title":"Parcel of Opalized Shells 288.35 cts - Collectors Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParcel of Opalized Shells 288.35cts — Collector's Parcel, Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully varied collector's parcel of naturally opalized fossil shells from the legendary opal fields of Coober Pedy, South Australia. Over 100 million years in the making, each specimen has been transformed by nature from an ancient marine creature into a shimmering precious opal fossil — preserving every detail of the original shell while filling it with a vivid, multicolour play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this parcel truly special is its variety — rather than a single shell type, this collection includes belemnites, a snail, mussels, and cockle shells, offering a fascinating cross-section of ancient marine life from the Cretaceous inland sea that once covered central Australia. Weighing 288.35cts in total, it is an exceptional parcel for the natural history collector, fossil enthusiast, or as an extraordinary and educational gift. Sold as a complete parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288.35 cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 belemnites, 1 snail, 4 mussels, 3 cockle shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #8575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Opal Essence specimens are ethically sourced from Coober Pedy, South Australia, and sourced directly 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":44827413315719,"sku":"8575","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_8485.jpg?v=1781061157","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/products\/parcel-of-opalized-shells-288-35-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}