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Fossilized Oyster Shell with Three Fossilized Pearl Occurrences

This is a fossilized single valve of an ancient oyster shell, likely dating from the Cretaceous to the Neogene period depending on the specific geological formation. The specimen is characterized by its light beige to tan coloration and prehistoric mineralized texture. The interior of the shell features three distinct, raised circular protrusions that represent fossilized blister pearls. These pearls are integrated into the nacreous layer of the shell and have undergone complete mineralization, losing their original luster but retaining their anatomical form. The shell displays significant calcification and a porous, pitted texture particularly visible near the hinge area. The overall shape is asymmetrical with a rough, weathered edge denoting millions of years of sediment pressure and erosion. There are no modern maker's marks, as this is a natural specimen. The condition is stable for a fossil, though it shows natural fragmentation at the margins and a lack of surface polishing, preserving its authentic 'as-found' geological state. This piece is a rare example of soft-tissue byproduct preservation in the fossil record, exhibiting high quality in terms of the clear definition of the fossilized nacreous growths against the shell background.

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$650.00 - $950.00

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