Septarian Tumble
Septarian is a mud concretion which formed on an ancient sea bed or floor. In very rare instances fossil remains of various ocean floor dwellers may be found inside the septarian. Theories vary as to what caused crystals to form inside, however most scientists agree that the contents of the mud concretion underwent a mineralization process to change these components into magnificent crystals, usually barite, calcite, and others, with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. This creates the unique pattern of jagged veins on the inside.
This specimen is approximately 50 - 70 million years old.
The different minerals that make up the Septarian include yellow calcite, brown aragonite, white or clear barite with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. The Septarian may be solid or it may contain a hollow cavity that is filled with calcite crystals. The hollow Septarians are sometimes called Septarian geodes.
A lot of work goes into digging septarians, as well as into cutting, polishing, and preparing the pieces for display. May you enjoy your septarian as it is a scientific find as well as a link to our distant past. Collector specimens such as this may be treasured and preserved for future generations.
Septarian is a mud concretion which formed on an ancient sea bed or floor. In very rare instances fossil remains of various ocean floor dwellers may be found inside the septarian. Theories vary as to what caused crystals to form inside, however most scientists agree that the contents of the mud concretion underwent a mineralization process to change these components into magnificent crystals, usually barite, calcite, and others, with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. This creates the unique pattern of jagged veins on the inside.
This specimen is approximately 50 - 70 million years old.
The different minerals that make up the Septarian include yellow calcite, brown aragonite, white or clear barite with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. The Septarian may be solid or it may contain a hollow cavity that is filled with calcite crystals. The hollow Septarians are sometimes called Septarian geodes.
A lot of work goes into digging septarians, as well as into cutting, polishing, and preparing the pieces for display. May you enjoy your septarian as it is a scientific find as well as a link to our distant past. Collector specimens such as this may be treasured and preserved for future generations.
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Septarian is a mud concretion which formed on an ancient sea bed or floor. In very rare instances fossil remains of various ocean floor dwellers may be found inside the septarian. Theories vary as to what caused crystals to form inside, however most scientists agree that the contents of the mud concretion underwent a mineralization process to change these components into magnificent crystals, usually barite, calcite, and others, with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. This creates the unique pattern of jagged veins on the inside.
This specimen is approximately 50 - 70 million years old.
The different minerals that make up the Septarian include yellow calcite, brown aragonite, white or clear barite with grey rock called limestone forming the nodule. The Septarian may be solid or it may contain a hollow cavity that is filled with calcite crystals. The hollow Septarians are sometimes called Septarian geodes.
A lot of work goes into digging septarians, as well as into cutting, polishing, and preparing the pieces for display. May you enjoy your septarian as it is a scientific find as well as a link to our distant past. Collector specimens such as this may be treasured and preserved for future generations.
