Natural freeform from Turritella agate / fossil snail...

This extraordinary freeform sculpture displays an impressive density of fossil structures and reads like an frozen moment snapshot of ancient life. Across the entire surface, delicate, snail-shaped fossils as well as 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 grained, gray-green to sand-colored bedrock. Particularly appealing is the natural distribution of the fossils: some appear fully preserved, others present as cut spirals or elongated fragments, creating a lively, almost graphic pattern. The careful polishing makes this detailed fossil structure stand out beautifully and gives the freeform a calm yet very exciting presence. Turritella Agate, or fossil snail stone, is among the classic fossil jewelry and collecting stones. Pieces with such a high fossil density and clear drawing are comparatively rare and possess a special decorative as well as collectible appeal. As a display piece, this freeform exerts a strong presence. Depending on the viewing angle, new details, small spirals, lines, and natural inclusions emerge, revealing the ancient origin story of the stone. In lithotherapy, fossil material is traditionally attributed with grounding, stabilizing effects—a calm, nature-connected energy that harmonizes well with the archaic look of this piece. Stone: Turritella 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 little by little replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all the 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 and 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.

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