144g Fossilised/Agatised Coral Slab 3A

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The slabs are Fossilized or Agatised Coral from Java, Indonesia and have a beautiful shine and display great detail with some interesting colours in some pieces. They have not been traditionally polished but have an excellent clear coat finish giving the same effect. Sometimes you will see this material advertised as “Coral Jade”, mainly material sourced through China, but the material is still from Indonesia. Chinese Crystal wholesalers attach the word ‘Jade’ to virtually any hard material, (particularly Agate or Chalcedony) they process for marketing purposes. This piece weighs 144g and measures 8.5 cm x 7cm x 1cm.

Fossil coral  is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. Corals are marine animals and it is their skeletons that are fossilized and preserved. The fossil coral forms through hardened deposits left by silica-rich waters. The entire process can take over 20 million years.

The proper name for fossil coral is "agatized coral" or "agatized fossil coral." Agate, with its silicon dioxide composition (SiO2), is a variety of naturally occurring chalcedony--or microcrystalline quartz--rather than a type of coral. For this reason, fossil coral should not be mistaken for endangered or protected reef coral or precious coral. Fossil coral is also much harder than precious coral. Most agatized fossil coral exhibits a dull to waxy luster and interesting skeletal-like ancient coral patterns, most often appearing in flower shapes.

Fossil coral deposits are often used for the making of health and drug supplements because of their high calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium content. Because fossil coral can remove chemical impurities such as chlorine and formaldehyde it is used in industrial fertilizers and water purification filters.

Fossils (from Latin fossus, literally ”having been dug up”) are the mineralized or otherwise preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms. In ancient times they were believed to be a gift from the stars and were revered by many cultures. Because of their age they have been used throughout the centuries as a talisman for protection and long life.

Fossilization is actually a rare occurrence because organic materials tend to decompose and the process requires the relatively quick preservation of bodily remains. Normally, the remains need to be covered by sediment or trapped in resin as soon as possible. However there are exceptions to this, such as if an organism comes to rest in an anoxic (without oxygen) environment at the bottom of a lake. The oldest known structured fossils date from 3.5 billion years ago. There are several different types of fossils and fossilization processes including permineralisation, mold or replacement fossils, compression fossils, resin fossils and trace fossils. Many fossils available on the market are from Morocco, which has vast deposits of Devonian Limestone which date back three hundred fifty million years ago.

Fossils are a wonderful tool to assist you in moving from the old to the new and to be receptive to the fresh, innovative forces that are available to you. Fossils can assist you instil quality and excellence in your environment.  Ammonites can help you to gain perspective on the present, integrate information about the past or potential future, or aid in reorienting  yourself after entering altered states of consciousness. Ammonites are especially useful for past life recall and to contact spirit guides. Traditionally they were used to honour ancestors and to connect to ancient sources of knowledge.

As beings that have lived many lifetimes on earth and undergone countless transformations, fossils are some of the most grounding stones in the mineral kingdom.

Fossilized Coral is not only a grounding stone, but a stone of change, meaning it can help us make the longstanding changes we have been putting off and help us stick with them. It is an excellent stone for embarking down a new path with steady, resolute energy. 

Fossil Coral is also said to be a great choice for those who are looking to help others. It can assist with understanding the connections between people and the world around us, and can even offer protection from negative energies. In addition, it is said to be helpful for balancing emotions, boosting fertility, and supporting heart, circulation, and bone health.

Overall, Fossil Coral is a beautiful and powerful gemstone that can be of great benefit to those who are looking to bring about positive change, stay grounded, and support their overall well-being. Whether you're looking to work with it for personal growth or simply appreciate its beauty, this gemstone is definitely worth considering.