Sea Urchin - Pyritized Fossil black hematite relying on structure and pattern

relying on structure and pattern rather than intense play-of-color

5cm x 3cmApproximate Weight for 1 piece: 55g

The crystals are semi-translucent with a warm

retaining subtle variations that highlight the stone’s natural depth and origin

Dimensions: 4

Sea Urchin - Pyritized Fossil black hematite relying on structure and patternMined from: Island of Rugen, Hver, near Hannover, Germany Era: Mesozoic Geological Age: Approximately 70 mya Description: This fossil sea urchin comes from the Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Hver Quarry near Hannover, Germany, and the Island of Rgen, dating back approximately 70 million years. While the original shell remains mostly preserved, small patches of pyrite are scattered around and within the fossil, adding subtle metallic highlights