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These extinct sea creatures settled to the bottom of the ocean floor millions of years ago.  After death, the belemnites were gradually replaced by highly colorful. precious opal.

 Link to picture G4000

G4000 Belemnite and Gastropod

Polished 8.8cm belemnite and 2cm x 2cm Gastropod on matrix 11cm x 9cm.  Belemnite was removed from the matrix for polishing.  This specimen displays a colorful blue and green play of colour.

Coober Pedy, South Australia  $2000

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G4001 Belemnite  (Sold)

Polished 8.5cm belemnite on original 11.5cm x 8cm sandstone matrix.

Coober Pedy, South Australia   $600

 

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