
Fossil - Clam (Gastropoda)
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Fossil - Clam (Gastropoda)
Eocene epoch, 60-45 million years ago, Wissant, France, from a private collection in the Netherlands.
A magnificent fossil boulder contains an unidentified, extinct snail species and its fragments. The sedimentary boulder measures approximately 190mm x 70mm x 42mm. The snail itself measures approximately 57mm x 35mm. Weight approximately 602g.
Gastropods (Gastropoda) are the largest class of mollusks. They have a strong foot that uses wave-like muscle contractions to move (hence their scientific name, "gastropods"), eyes, and one or two pairs of antennae. Snails usually have a shell, which varies greatly in shape. The shell is made of calcium carbonate, so shelled gastropods can only live in areas where the substance is present.
Ritual use
On the altar, shells and conchs represent the element of water and are placed in the west, with earth in the north, air in the east, and fire in the south.
Note! Fossils are natural products, so each one is unique. Therefore, colors, shapes and brightness may vary. The condition varies from fair to good and there are typical wear, cracks and small chips for fossils.