This dish is crafted from fossilized orthoceras, an extinct genus of marine cephalopods, and shaped into two connected hearts. Orthoceras fossils date back hundreds of millions of years, preserving the internal shells of these ancient marine animals.
Details:
- Material: Natural orthoceras fossils embedded in matrix
- Shape: Double heart dish
- Appearance: Polished surface showcasing elongated, segmented fossil shells in shades of black, white, and gray
- Formation: Orthoceras lived in ancient oceans; their shells fossilized in sedimentary rock over millions of years
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 3–4; smooth polished finish on dish surface
- Educational Value: Demonstrates fossilization, cephalopod anatomy, and geological processes preserving ancient marine life
This orthoceras double heart dish combines paleontological interest with decorative design.
