Morocco orthocera bracelet With 7-8mm balls

BRA-ORTH-02
Origin: Morocco
Grade: A

Dimensions:

Approximately 18cm - Fits all wrists measuring approximately 17 to 19cm

Bracelet made of 7-8mm orthocera balls.
Patterns and colors may vary from one stone to another.

The name orthoceras comes from ancient Greek, meaning “straight horn”. Orthoceras is a fossil, so its name is not recognized by the IMA (International Mineralogical Association). For the record, a fossil is the mineralized trace of an ancient living organism. It may also be a trace of the activity of this organism or its casting in a sedimentary rock. It gives us information about its appearance and structure.

Orthoceras were cephalopod molluscs (mollusks with an internal shell) living during the geological period of the Ordovician, in the Paleozoic period, i.e. -488 million years ago -444 million years ago, until the end of the Permian -299 million years to -251 million years.

Orthoceras disappeared during the great Permian-Triassic extinction during which 96% of marine species and 75% of terrestrial species completely disappeared.

We can say that orthoceras are from the squid and octopus family. They are very common animals and extremely widespread in the oceans. They lived in shells that changed as the molluscs grew. Thus, the size could range from a few centimeters to several meters in length.

The orthoceras had tentacles, a beak and large eyes like the squid. It was located in the last part of its conical shell. Each room was separated by a “wall”. The old chambers were filled with gas and water, which allowed the animal to move around using its buoyancy. He could thus swim on the surface or at depth.

As a general rule, fossils were of little interest to ancient civilizations. Their presence was explained as being creations born from the action of the moon or the sun. But in the 18th century, scientists developed natural sciences and paleontology was born. For information, paleontology is the study of past life through fossilized organisms during geological time.

Concerning the orthoceras, this fossil has transformed over the years. Buried under sediment, the body of the mollusc was devoured by other marine animals. Then, the cavities in the shell continued to fill with sediment, then gradually transformed into a hard rock.

The color of fossilized orthoceras ranges from black to dark brown, dark green, gray and white. Its composition may contain calcite and of course other different minerals depending on their origin.

Nowadays, orthoceras is widely used in jewelry or as an ornamental object. Some orthoceras plaques are used as tombstones, tables, sinks, etc.

Orthoceras is very widespread throughout the world. The main deposits are located in Morocco

Orthoceras is known for its protective role against negative energies and people with harmful influences. It acts like a shield. It provides rapid thinking and reaction to its wearer. It reacts immediately whatever the situation. He no longer suffers.

The fossil side of the orthoceras allows you to connect to your inner self. It has a rooting role and the wearer knows exactly where his place is. It facilitates decision-making when making difficult choices.

Furthermore, this marine fossil makes us aware of the deep and hidden energies within us. It clears the brain and evacuates what is blocked. Thus, it releases traumas linked to childhood, which prevent one from moving forward in life.

It provides liveliness, simplicity and tone to its wearer. The person develops great energy and is in action. She shows a lot of enthusiasm in her projects. She has more confidence and self-confidence.