Petrified coral 383g (Morocco)
Petrified coral 383g (Morocco)
- Availability On stock
- Code FOSIL0483
- Guarantee 24 months
Description
- natural beige coral
- rock: fossil, petrified coral
- a fossil is a fossilized shell of a marine animal
- collection or decoration piece
- country of origin: Morocco
- size: 88 x 97 x 49mm (length x width x thickness)
- weight: 383g
- the price shown is for 1 piece of fossil coral
Fossil coral from Morocco is a fascinating natural material that was formed millions of years ago when the area of present-day Morocco was underwater. This ancient coral, which once formed underwater reefs, gradually mineralized and became a fossil. A typical petrified coral has a fine texture and often bears distinct patterns reminiscent of the structure of the original living organism. Thanks to these patterns, it is sought after in jewelry stores and used to make decorative objects, jewelry or figurines.
Morocco is one of the main deposits of this material, and it is thanks to the wealth of fossil deposits that the country is known among collectors and geologists. Each piece of fossil coral is unique not only in its color and structure, but also in its history, which goes back to ancient geological periods. In addition to aesthetic value, fossil coral also has scientific significance, as it provides us with an insight into the life of marine ecosystems of the past.
