A rare intersection of paleontology and mineralogy. This 343g specimen features a fossilized clam shell whose interior cavity has been naturally transformed into a host for deep, bladed Vivianite crystals. Under ambient light, the crystals appear as sophisticated, lustrous black sprays; however, when met with strong backlighting, they reveal a secret, vivid indigo-blue hue. It is an avant-garde display piece that captures the exact moment organic history was replaced by crystalline structure.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Vivianite (Hydrous Iron Phosphate) Host: Fossilized Bivalve (Clam Shell) Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 5.0 cm (3.7 x 3.1 x 1.9 inches) Weight: 343g (12.1 oz) Form: Radiating bladed clusters on a hydrogoethite and limonite matrix. Location: Kerch Peninsula, Crimea, Ukraine
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