These black fossil slices are something out of this world.
Their pattern resembles portals,black holes and even alien planets/moons.
They make for striking jewelry.
The backs are not polished and the polished side is the one shown in the photo.
The edges are natural so they might posses some roughness or broken bits.
Orthoceras, also known as Orthoceratites, is a genus of extinct nautiloid cephalopod. Its name is derived from the words “straight horn”, referring to it’s long, conical shell.
These creatures roamed the seas during the Ordovician Period (485 million - 443 million years ago).
They are the ancient ancestors of ammonites and squid that can be found in sizes ranging from a centimeter to over 14 feet long.
Orthoceras are commonly found on a rock matrix,most of the time being limestone.
A majority of specimens on the market have been coming out of Morocco, Scandinavia, Sweden, and the Baltic states.
Sizes:
1-diam23x3mm
2-24x21x3mm
3-diam23x3mm
4-diam24x3mm
5-diam21x3mm
6-diam21x3mm
7-diam23x3mm
8-diam25x3mm
9-diam23x3mm
10-diam22x3mm
11-35x32x4mm
12-35x29x5mm
13-40x34x3mm
14-diam28x3mm
15-diam30x4mm
16-diam31x3mm
17-diam30x3mm
18-diam27x3mm
19-diam30x3mm
20-29x26x3mm
21-diam23x3mm
22-26x25x5mm
23-25x24x3mm
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
-When it comes to the energy in which this fossil possess, it's all about the ancient knowledge this sea creature holds.
-Having roamed the seas over 400 million years ago, this creature was living in a world that looked much different than it does today.
-By meditating with the fossil’s energy, one may feel a connection to that ancient Earth and all the knowledge that it contains.
-This stone will offer up an abundance of life force energy which can be used in areas where we need it most.
-Some ancient tales even suggest that wearing Orthoceras daily can increase your lifespan.
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