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Now this belemnite will capture the heart of whoever may view this gorgeous fossilized opal pipe. Large patterns of every color imaginable adorn the entire opal, from the very core right up to and inc...   |
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Close your mouth and quit drooling. It's yours for the taking…you just have to act fast. This is truly a gorgeous crystal belemnite! Whilst being large patterned green and orange in description, there... |
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Opal Belemnites Pipes Ancient Squid
Belemnites roamed the oceans of the world between 65 and 210 million years ago. They strongly resembled their living relatives of today, the squid and the cuttlefish right down to the ink sack and 10 tentacles. Most opal belemnites (pipes) and opal fossils are found in and around Coober Pedy, South Australia.
The formation of opal belemnites began when belemnites died and were buried below sand and silt at the bottom of the inland sea that covered much of southern and eastern Australia, millions of years ago. When the belemnites decayed they left cavities that were later filled with the silica rich waters from the inland sea that produced today’s opal. Fossilized opal belemnites are a delight for rock hounds and collectors. They also make absolutely stunning and unique pendants.