{"product_id":"fossilized-spirallite-quartz-shells","title":"Fossilized Spirallite Quartz Shells","description":"\u003cp\u003eFossilized Spiralite Quartz Shells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMermaids and Mermen to the front! Water signs too...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning fossil-mineral specimens! Did you ever think shells could come with quartz naturally? Well, they do. And here they are. A petite bit of ancient time that sparkles with stories to tell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat had happened was that during the Cretaceous Period, India was submerged under the prehistoric Tethys Ocean. Within this marine environment lived rare left-hand coiled gastropods that have been rediscovered in the form of fossilized shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shells are composed of chalcedony quartz and are often internally encrusted with druzy quartz. Since these rare fossils are found embedded in hard rock matrix, they are hammered, chiseled and carefully cleaned by hand. Looking at these I can tell great care was had in the process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for altars and calling on Mother Ocean. Within the recesses of your mind are the fossils of ancient knowledge that sparkle with wisdom. Sometimes, it can be the smallest thing that has the most profound impact on your life! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your number next to the shell you desire and you will receive the exact specimen shown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate size range: 1.57–2.32 inches (40–59 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Appalachian Mystic ","offers":[{"title":"Shell 1","offer_id":67741540679791,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 2","offer_id":67741540712559,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 3","offer_id":67741540745327,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 4","offer_id":67741540778095,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 5","offer_id":67741540810863,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 6","offer_id":67741540843631,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 7","offer_id":67741540876399,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 8","offer_id":67741540909167,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 9","offer_id":67741540941935,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 10","offer_id":67741540974703,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 11","offer_id":67741541007471,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell 12","offer_id":67741541040239,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/2523\/8895\/files\/IMG_0270.jpg?v=1792509020","url":"https:\/\/theappalachianmystic.com\/products\/fossilized-spirallite-quartz-shells","provider":"The Appalachian Mystic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}