Lot 908
Opalized Belemnite. The best quality of fire opal comes from the famous Coober Pedy region of Australia. Coober Pedy is a very small town in northern South Australia. As rare as fire opals are, they are much rarer to find in a fossil. This 3.5X2.5 inch natural beige colored stone matrix contains a 36mm (about 1.5 inch) 120 million year old opalized belemnite that has been polished to reveal the fine fire opal colors of orange, purple and green. Belemnites are an extinct group of cephalopods that are related to squid and the chambered nautilus. The only part of the extinct belemnite that fossilizes is the torpedo shaped shell that is contained inside its body and makes it rigid for swimming. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gemstone (Opal) contained in a 120 million year old fossil.
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,500.
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