Morocco orthocera bracelet With 5-6mm balls

BRA-ORTH-01
Origin: Morocco
Grade: A

Dimensions:

Approx 17-18cm - Fits all wrists with a size of 16-18cm

Bracelet made of 5-6mm orthoceras beads.
Patterns and colors may vary from stone to stone.

There are no legends or myths relating to orthoceras.
Here is his story:
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). As a reminder, a fossil is the mineralized trace of an ancient living organism. It can also be the trace of the activity of this organism or its molding in a sedimentary rock. It gives us information about its appearance and structure.

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

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

Orthoceras can be said to be from the squid and octopus family. They are very common animals and extremely widespread in the oceans. They lived in shells that changed at the rate of the growth of the mollusks. Thus, the size could range from a few centimeters to several meters long.

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

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

Regarding the Orthoceras, this fossil has transformed over the years. Buried under sediment, the body of the mollusk was devoured by other marine animals. Then, the cavities of 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 slabs are used as tombstones, tables, sinks, etc.

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

Orthoceras is known for its role of protection against negative energies and people with harmful influences. It acts as a shield. It provides speed of thought and reaction to its wearer. The wearer reacts immediately whatever the situation. He no longer suffers.

The fossil side of orthoceras allows one to connect with one's inner self. It has a grounding role and the wearer knows exactly where his place is. It facilitates decision-making during difficult choices.

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

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