Natural freeform from Turritella agate / fossil snail stone – Discovery region Indonesia- 1005.08 g
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Natural free-form Turritella agate fossil snail stone from Indonesia (fossil region Indonesia), weight 1005.08 g.
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This extraordinary freeform displays an impressive density of fossil structures and reads like an frozen moment of prehistoric life. Across the entire surface, delicate, snail-shaped fossils as well as curved fragment lines run, creating a fascinating ornamental overall image. The fossils appear in pale cream- and beige-toned colors and stand out clearly from the finely textured gray-green to sandy base rock.
Particularly appealing is the natural distribution of the fossils: some appear fully preserved, others are shown as cut spirals or as elongated fragments, creating a lively, almost graphic pattern. Through careful polishing, this detail-rich fossil structure is shown to excellent effect and lends the freeform a calm, yet very intriguing aura.
Turritella Agate, or fossil snail stone, is among the classic fossil jewelry and collector stones. Pieces with such a high fossil density and clear drawing are comparatively rare and possess a special decorative as well as collecting appeal.
As a display piece, this freeform exerts a strong presence. Depending on the viewing angle, new details, small spirals, lines and natural inclusions come into view, making visible the prehistoric origin story of the stone. In stone healing, fossil material is traditionally attributed a grounding, stabilizing effect—a calm, nature-connected energy that harmonizes wonderfully with the archaic appearance of this piece.
Stone: Turitella Agate
Weight: 1005.08 g
Size: 137x108x34mm
Treatment: None
Origin: USA
It is a fossil wood dating back 200 million years, all parts from a log or branches have been silicified, meaning that organic components were little by little replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all the living matter was replaced by stone: there are growth rings, cell separations, almost like worm cracks.
Its features are those of the mineral that would have pseudo-transformed the wood: the silicon.
And that’s what we call a "petrified wood" in the common language.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
This extraordinary freeform displays an impressive density of fossil structures and reads like an frozen moment of prehistoric life. Across the entire surface, delicate, snail-shaped fossils as well as curved fragment lines run, creating a fascinating ornamental overall image. The fossils appear in pale cream- and beige-toned colors and stand out clearly from the finely textured gray-green to sandy base rock.
Particularly appealing is the natural distribution of the fossils: some appear fully preserved, others are shown as cut spirals or as elongated fragments, creating a lively, almost graphic pattern. Through careful polishing, this detail-rich fossil structure is shown to excellent effect and lends the freeform a calm, yet very intriguing aura.
Turritella Agate, or fossil snail stone, is among the classic fossil jewelry and collector stones. Pieces with such a high fossil density and clear drawing are comparatively rare and possess a special decorative as well as collecting appeal.
As a display piece, this freeform exerts a strong presence. Depending on the viewing angle, new details, small spirals, lines and natural inclusions come into view, making visible the prehistoric origin story of the stone. In stone healing, fossil material is traditionally attributed a grounding, stabilizing effect—a calm, nature-connected energy that harmonizes wonderfully with the archaic appearance of this piece.
Stone: Turitella Agate
Weight: 1005.08 g
Size: 137x108x34mm
Treatment: None
Origin: USA
It is a fossil wood dating back 200 million years, all parts from a log or branches have been silicified, meaning that organic components were little by little replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all the living matter was replaced by stone: there are growth rings, cell separations, almost like worm cracks.
Its features are those of the mineral that would have pseudo-transformed the wood: the silicon.
And that’s what we call a "petrified wood" in the common language.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
Details
Main mineral
Natural freeform from Turritella agate / fossil snail stone –
Mineral form
Discovery region Indonesia
Weight
1005.08 g
Country of origin
Indonesia
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
