Orthoceras Fossil Egg - Pick Your Exact Piece, Polished, 1.6-2.9 In

White, cone shaped fossils of an ancient sea creature are set in the dark limestone of these small polished eggs.

Rest one on a small stand on a desk or shelf, carry it as a smooth hand stone, or give it to a fossil lover or science fan. Each egg shows the fossils in a different arrangement, which you can compare in the labeled photos.

Each numbered option is pictured on its own, so the piece you see is the piece you receive. Eggs are about 1.625 to 2.875 inches long, and each size is listed below. Stand not included.

About Orthoceras

Orthoceras was an extinct nautiloid cephalopod with a long, straight shell; the name means straight horn. The true genus dates to the Ordovician, and many decorative straight shelled fossils are related orthoceratoids. Nautiloids are an ancient lineage related to the modern nautilus.

Sizes by Number

• 1: 1.625" x 1.25" x 1.25"
• 2: 2" x 1.5" x 1.5"
• 3: 2" x 1.5" x 1.5"
• 4: 2.125" x 1.5" x 1.5"
• 5: 2.25" x 1.75" x 1.75"
• 6: 2.375" x 1.625" x 1.625"
• 7: 2.375" x 1.75" x 1.75"
• 8: 2.5" x 1.75" x 1.75"
• 9: 2.75" x 1.875" x 1.875"
• 10: 2.75" x 2" x 2"
• 11: 2.75" x 2" x 2"
• 12: 2.75" x 2" x 2"
• 13: 2.875" x 2" x 2"

Additional Details

• You receive the exact orthoceras fossil egg you select (1 to 13). Stand not included.
• About 1.625-2.875"; see sizes by number.
• Limestone is soft; avoid acids and harsh cleaners.
• Photos show the actual pieces.

Shipping and Returns

• Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
• We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
• Covered by our 30-day return policy.