Fossil, Based

Spiral shell cut in half, so every chamber shows off its work.

This is a carved fossil on a base. Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, usually formed when minerals gradually replace or fill the original material over a long span of time. A coiled form sliced open to show a tight spiral center with fine ribbed partitions radiating outward. Colors range from amber and caramel to cream, with small crystal pockets. It stands on a thin rod and black base. It is 3.5 inches wide, 0.5 deep and 3.5 high.

Inside is much more organized than outside.