{"product_id":"cretaceous-spiralite-shell-fossil-betul-india","title":"Spiralite Shell With Druzy Quartz | Waves Of The Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Spiralite Shells from Betul in central India preserve the coiled structure of ancient marine gastropods that lived approximately 100 million years ago. These specimens are particularly interesting because fossilisation was followed by natural silica mineralisation, producing Chalcedony and tiny Quartz crystals within the original shell structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareful polishing reveals the internal spiral alongside translucent Chalcedony and sparkling Druzy Quartz cavities, while retained natural surfaces preserve more of the fossil’s original character. The combination of palaeontology and mineralogy makes these pieces particularly appealing to collectors who enjoy fossils displaying secondary crystal growth and mineral replacement. Each specimen has also been flat cut on the reverse so the ancient spiral can be displayed upright. 🐚✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e⚖️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e: 14gms \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e📏 Size: 3.7cm x 1.5cm x 2.4cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e🌎 Source: Betul, India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💙❤️ Third Eye \u0026amp; Root Chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 Collectable amongst Fossil lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 100 million years old | Cretaceous Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly fascinating about a fossil that has continued its geological story long after the original animal was gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown within the mineral and fossil trade as Spiralite Shells, these beautiful specimens preserve the recognisable coiled form of an ancient gastropod while also displaying natural Chalcedony and sparkling Druzy Quartz mineralisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Betul in central India and dating to the Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years ago, these shells began their story as marine gastropods living within an ancient environment very different from the India we know today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter burial, the original shell underwent fossilisation and mineral replacement over an immense period of geological time. Silica-rich fluids moved through the surrounding material, allowing Chalcedony to develop through sections of the fossil while tiny Quartz crystals grew within remaining cavities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is rather beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unmistakable spiral of the original shell remains, but within it are sparkling pockets of Druzy Quartz, creating miniature crystal-lined cavities where the living animal once existed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSections have been carefully polished to reveal the internal spiral and mineralisation, while areas of natural texture and crystallisation have been retained. The contrast between smooth Chalcedony, ancient fossil structure and tiny Quartz crystals is what makes these such interesting crossover pieces for both fossil and mineral collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse has been cut flat, allowing the specimen to stand securely for display and making it easy to appreciate both the spiral form and crystal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, fossils are traditionally associated with grounding, ancient wisdom and connection to Earth's history. Chalcedony is linked with balance and communication, while Quartz is associated with clarity and amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut even without the metaphysical side, the geological story is pretty incredible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA marine creature lived around 100 million years ago. Its shell was buried, fossilised and gradually mineralised, and today that same spiral survives with tiny Quartz crystals growing within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature certainly knows how to play the long game. 😂🐚✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67820916965600,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/SpiraliteShellWithDruzyQuartzWavesOfTheOcean1.jpg?v=1791532175","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/cretaceous-spiralite-shell-fossil-betul-india","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}