{"product_id":"2-to-4-orthoceras","title":"2\" to 4\" ORTHOCERAS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"42478cc3-9935-4994-94ef-86db5e4703df\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"270\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eOrthoceras\u003c\/strong\u003e (meaning “straight horn”) is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eextinct genus of cephalopod\u003c\/strong\u003e that lived in the Earth's oceans during the \u003cstrong data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eOrdovician period\u003c\/strong\u003e (~485 to 443 million years ago) and possibly into the \u003cstrong data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eTriassic period\u003c\/strong\u003e (~250 million years ago). It is one of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"394\"\u003eoldest and most primitive\u003c\/strong\u003e known cephalopods, related to modern-day \u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"465\"\u003esquid, octopuses\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"491\"\u003enautiluses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"513\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\" data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eShell Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"648\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eLong, straight, conical shell (orthoconic), sometimes slightly curved in some species.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eUsually a few inches long, but some specimens can reach \u003cstrong data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"822\"\u003eover 6 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.8 meters).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eChambered Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"879\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eThe shell is divided into internal gas-filled \u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"927\"\u003echambers\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped with \u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"957\"\u003ebuoyancy control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eSiphuncle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1006\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eA central tube running through the chambers to regulate gas and liquid, crucial for floating or diving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eFossil Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1139\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eblack, gray, or brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, often preserved in limestone. Commonly polished for display.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1266\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eLived in shallow marine environments, likely a slow swimmer, feeding on small marine organisms.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1858\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eTime Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1497\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrimarily \u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eOrdovician to Devonian\u003c\/strong\u003e (485–359 million years ago)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1568\"\u003eFossil Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1588\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNautiloid cephalopod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003ePreservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1635\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOften found in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and sometimes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003eblack marble\u003c\/strong\u003e in fossil beds or mass death assemblages.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1763\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eSediment Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1764\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWarm, shallow seas with fine sediment — ideal for fossilization.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003eWhere Orthoceras Fossils Are Found\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eMorocco\u003c\/strong\u003e – The largest and most famous source; polished slabs are common in fossil markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eSweden \u0026amp; Estonia\u003c\/strong\u003e – Notable for early studies and fossil beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e – Found in places like New York, Oklahoma, and Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003eBaltic Region\u003c\/strong\u003e – Well-preserved marine fossils from the Ordovician period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2217\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003eUses and Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003eEducational\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2315\"\u003eHelps teach paleontology and cephalopod evolution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2395\" data-start=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003eDecorative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2395\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOften sold in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003epolished slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e, fossil tiles, or even sculpture work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2473\"\u003eJewelry \u0026amp; Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2496\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSmall polished pieces are used in pendants and display stones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2719\" class=\"\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2829\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2829\" class=\"\"\u003eOrthoceras may have been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003ethe top predator\u003c\/strong\u003e of its time before fish evolved into more advanced swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2940\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2940\" class=\"\"\u003eTheir straight shell design is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003emore primitive\u003c\/strong\u003e than the coiled shells of ammonites and modern nautiluses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3043\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3043\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fossilized shells often appear with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003evisible chamber divisions\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a segmented look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2 to 4 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 to 150 gm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Due to the unique nature of each fossil, your item may vary slightly from the picture shown. All items are randomly and intuitively chosen. All items are cleansed with white sage before being shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All crystal healing information provided is intended for spiritual guidance. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karmas Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589609472242,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5676\/6706\/files\/94_50717c1e-5d98-470c-950d-8a4fac65af1c.jpg?v=1747975078","url":"https:\/\/4403d4-5d.myshopify.com\/da\/products\/2-to-4-orthoceras","provider":"Karma's Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}