Orthoceras fossil

Lovely striking 9 inch quality Orthoceras fossil  polished specimen 
1.92 lb weight 
2.5 inch base measurements 
Orthoceras fossils feature distinct physical properties, including a straight, cone-like shape, a striking black-and-white visual contrast, and a soft composition made of calcite and limestone.Physical and Geological PropertiesComposition: Formed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and calcite-replaced shell embedded in dark limestone.Hardness: Measures about 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale (driven mostly by the host limestone matrix).Appearance: Displays contrasting white or grey chamber segments (septa) against a dark black or brown polished stone.Size: Ranging heavily from less than a centimeter to over 14 feet long for rare whole specimens.Age: Originates from the Ordovician period, roughly 400 to 500 million years ago.Metaphysical Properties (Traditional Lore)Grounding: Believed to connect users deeply to the Root Chakra and Earth's stabilizing energy.Wisdom: Associated in alternative practices with ancient knowledge, resilience, and personal transformation through evolutionary history.