{"title":"Fossils \u0026 Shells","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"13-9ct-coober-pedy-opal-pippi-shell-fossil-multi-colour","title":"13.9ct Coober Pedy Opal Pippi Shell Fossil - Multi-Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary 13.9 Carat Coober Pedy Opal Pippi Shell Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover this remarkable 13.9 carat Coober Pedy opal pippi shell fossil, featuring stunning multi-colour play preserved in ancient fossilized shell. This exceptional specimen showcases the unique beauty where nature's artistry meets geological wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.9 carat genuine Coober Pedy opal pippi shell fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant multi-colour play throughout the fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic fossilized pippi shell formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fossil is naturally unique and one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors, jewelry designers, or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillions of years in the making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Coober Pedy Opal Fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoober Pedy, South Australia, is renowned worldwide as the opal capital, producing the majority of the world's precious opal. 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This exceptional specimen showcases the remarkable beauty where ancient marine life meets the brilliance of Australian opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12.95 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 34.5mm x 8.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Bright full multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Opalised belemnite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from Australia's renowned opal fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fossil is naturally unique and one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors, jewelry designers, or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Opalised Belemnite Fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were squid-like marine creatures that lived in ancient seas millions of years ago. 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