Natural freeform from Turritella agate / fossil snail...

This extraordinary freeform piece displays an impressive density of fossil structures and reads like an frozen moment of prehistoric life. Across the entire surface, delicate, snail-shaped fossils and curved fragment lines run, creating a fascinating ornamental overall image. The fossils appear in light cream and beige tones and stand out clearly from the finely textured gray-green to sandy-colored bedrock. Particularly appealing is the natural distribution of the fossils: some are fully preserved, others appear as truncated spirals or elongated fragments, producing a lively, almost graphic pattern. Thanks to careful polishing, this detailed fossil structure is wonderfully showcased and gives the freeform piece a calm, yet highly exciting aura. Turritella Agate, or fossil snail stone, is among the classic fossil jewelry and collectible stones. Pieces with such a high fossil density and clear drawing are comparatively rare and possess special decorative and collector appeal. As a display piece, this freeform exerts a strong presence. Depending on the viewing angle, new details, tiny spirals, lines, and natural inclusions emerge, revealing the ancient formation history of the stone. In gemstone lore, fossil material is traditionally believed to have grounding, stabilizing properties—a calm, nature-connected energy that harmonizes splendidly with the archaic look of this piece. Stone: Turitella Agate Weight: 2264.31 g Size: 177x124x78 mm 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 gradually replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all 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 und 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.

Estimation:€160

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