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Australian Opal Belemnite 6.35cts - Near Perfect Specimen

Australian Opal Belemnite 6.35cts - Near Perfect Specimen

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Australian Opal Belemnite 6.35cts - Near Perfect Specimen

A 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.

Specifications

  • Weight: 6.35cts (1.27g)
  • Size: Approximately 30mm long; width tapers 6mm–5mm; thickness tapers 5.2mm–3.7mm
  • Condition: Polished, near-perfect form
  • SKU: NB22
  • Origin: Australia

Notes

Belemnites 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.

Ethically sourced from Australia.

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