{"product_id":"shrimp-fossil-21","title":"Shrimp Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 15.5 X 0.5 X 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 227 Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece preserves two fossil shrimp, most likely of the genus Carpopenaeus, within a fine-grained limestone matrix typical of the Upper Cretaceous Konservat-Lagerstätten of Lebanon (Hjoula, Hakel and Sahel Alma), dated to roughly 95-100 million years old. These deposits formed in a warm, shallow sea where anoxic bottom conditions and fine carbonate mud allowed soft-bodied marine animals to be preserved in exceptional anatomical detail. The limestone itself, a compact sedimentary rock rich in calcium carbonate, typically registers around 3 on the Mohs hardness scale. Fine lamination and occasional dendritic mineral markings on the slab surface are common features of this locality's plattenkalk-type deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking window into the ancient sea floor, this fossil slab captures two shrimp preserved mid-repose in fine, pale limestone. Their curved bodies, segmented tails and faint antennae traces are visible on the stone's surface, a rare glimpse of soft-bodied marine life that is normally lost to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 227 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 15.5 x 0.5 x 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays two distinct shrimp fossils on a single limestone slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fine-grained limestone matrix with visible sediment lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine, naturally fossilised specimen recovered from ancient marine limestone deposits — it has not been cast, molded, or artificially recreated in any way. Every ridge and curve you see formed through natural mineral replacement over tens of millions of years, making this a true piece of deep time rather than a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it comes directly from the earth, the slab carries the organic irregularities of its original bedding plane — subtle colour variation, natural fractures, and mineral veining that confirm its authenticity. It arrives ready to display on a shelf, desk, or in a cabinet, and makes a thoughtful piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the strange beauty of ancient oceans frozen in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all natural fossils, no two slabs are exactly alike — the specimen you receive will show its own unique pattern of preservation, texture, and matrix colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrystalCaveIndia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53302442295579,"sku":"FOS-26-0839","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4677\/4299\/files\/Shrimp_Fossil_0839_A.png?v=1787211191","url":"https:\/\/www.crystalcaveindia.com\/products\/shrimp-fossil-21","provider":"CrystalCaveIndia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}