{"product_id":"fossilized-coral-cabochon-teardrop-19929","title":"Fossilized Coral Cabochon Teardrop | Agatized Coral | 28.5x31mm, 44.7ct | Indonesia | FC100","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fossilized coral cabochon has a lovely cream and tan coloration with a high polish. It's a single teardrop-shaped stone from Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 28.5mm x 31mm x 7mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 44.7 ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTONE DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Fossilized Coral\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Fossilized Coral\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\nCut: Cabochon, Teardrop\u003cbr\u003e\nTreatment: None\u003cbr\u003e\nHardness: 6.5 – 7 Mohs\u003cbr\u003e\nRI: 1.530 – 1.540\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossilized coral forms when ancient coral colonies are gradually replaced by minerals - typically agate or chalcedony - over millions of years, preserving the original skeletal structure of the coral as visible patterning in the stone. That natural patterning, which can appear as fine geometric cells or radiating structures, is what draws designers to it: no two stones carry exactly the same arrangement, and the organic geometry tends to read well in both rustic and refined settings. Because the replacement mineral is generally silica-based, fossilized coral is reasonably durable for cabochon work, though a finished piece should avoid prolonged exposure to heat or harsh ultrasonic cleaning, which can affect the stone if any original organic material or void spaces remain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gem Enthusiast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48110349353147,"sku":"FC100","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8214\/1627\/files\/fossilized-coral-cabochon-teardrop-agatized-coral-285x31mm-447ct-indonesia-fc100-7857361.jpg?v=1784330953","url":"https:\/\/gementhusiast.shop\/products\/fossilized-coral-cabochon-teardrop-19929","provider":"Gem Enthusiast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}