{"product_id":"gepolijst-orthoceras-fossiel-5-5-8-5-cm","title":"Polished Orthoceras Fossil – 5.5–8.5 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Orthoceras Fossil – 5.5–8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a special piece of prehistory with this beautifully polished Orthoceras fossil. The characteristic elongated shell and clearly recognizable chamber structure make this fossil a fascinating natural history object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrthoceras is a well-known trade name for fossils of extinct, straight-shelled cephalopods. These remarkable marine animals lived in the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago, long before the dinosaurs appeared. They were related to the modern nautilus and other cephalopods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir elongated shells consisted of separate chambers, divided by thin partitions. These distinctive structures have remained visible in the fossils and form a beautiful contrast with the dark surrounding rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Orthoceras fossils are carefully cut and polished, beautifully highlighting the natural details and distinctive chamber structures. The colors range from dark gray and black to light gray tones in the fossilized shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 5.5 to 8.5 cm in length, these fossils make remarkable collectibles and stylish decorative natural pieces. Each specimen has its own unique shape, pattern, and state of preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil: Straight-shelled cephalopod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade name: Orthoceras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific classification: Cephalopoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approximately 5.5–8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approximately 2.5–4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Cut and polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors: Dark gray to black with light gray fossil structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003eMorocco \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 1 specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive one randomly selected polished fossil. As these are natural fossils, color, shape, dimensions, and state of preservation may vary from one specimen to another. Natural fracture lines, minor damage, and irregularities may be present. The images show examples from our collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable collectible, an original gift, and a beautiful addition to any natural history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mijn winkel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56252087009622,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/1265\/1862\/files\/IMG_3648-Photoroom.png?v=1793094336","url":"https:\/\/mariposabutterflies.com\/en\/products\/gepolijst-orthoceras-fossiel-5-5-8-5-cm","provider":"Mariposa Butterflies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}