Please note that as crystals and minerals are natural, they may not be as perfect as glass or man-made replicas. Softer stones in particular such as jet and satin spar have natural marks on them, so please handle them gently.
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International shipping time varies depending on the destination, as a guide shipping to the USA usually takes between 1 - 2 weeks, but up to 6 weeks in rare cases if your parcel is held at customs.
Our top priority is ensuring your crystals arrive in perfect condition, but also in a way that has as little impact on the planet as possible. We use box suppliers who create our boxes out of recycled and sustainable materials and our bubble wrap is recyclable.
Since we released our app in 2020, we have not been sending out crystal info cards to help reduce our carbon footprint. For metaphysical and geological properties of each crystal, as well as the ability to catalogue your collection, please download our free app, more information here:
All crystal properties are based on metaphysical beliefs, and should not be used as a substitute for medical care.
Almost all our photos are taken in a photography lightbox to provide consistent lighting, please note crystal and mineral appearances and colour will vary slightly in different lighting conditions, we try our best to capture the crystals as accurately as possible.
Crinoid Calyx - Clitheroe #8
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Dimensions
Weight: 31g
Size: 39mm
x 29mm
Description
This is a fossilized Crinoid Calyx from the Salthill Quarry in Clitheroe Lancashire. You will receive the exact fossil as pictured.
Crinoids, sometimes called "sea lilies" (despite being animals, not plants), are marine echinoderms related to starfish and sea urchins. They’ve been floating, crawling, or anchoring themselves to the seabed for over 450 million years! While modern crinoids still exist, the fossilised remains of their ancient cousins are far more common, especially in limestone-rich areas where their segmented stalks often turn up like tiny, stacked coins.
The calyx is the central body of the crinoid - the cup-shaped bit that houses all the important soft parts, like the mouth and digestive organs. It’s usually the most intricate and well-protected part of the creature, often preserved with beautiful detail in fossils. From this calyx, feathery arms would have extended to catch food drifting by in the water, giving these ancient creatures their flower-like appearance. So with this fossil, you’re looking at the core of a prehistoric ocean filter-feeder that’s seen more than a few mass extinctions come and go.
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Please note that as crystals and minerals are natural, they may not be as perfect as glass or man-made replicas. Softer stones in particular such as jet and satin spar have natural marks on them, so please handle them gently.
iMPORTANT USA INFO
Due to the new tariffs & $80 flat fee that will be incurred from Royal Mail/USPS shipping to the USA from the UK, we are temporarily suspending shipping to the USA. We are working on finding a reasonably priced a deliveries duties paid shipping option, and will be reinstating US shipping as soon as we can. If there is a certain item you are very keen to purchase, please contact us and we can give you a courier quote.
International shipping time varies depending on the destination, as a guide shipping to the USA usually takes between 1 - 2 weeks, but up to 6 weeks in rare cases if your parcel is held at customs.
Our top priority is ensuring your crystals arrive in perfect condition, but also in a way that has as little impact on the planet as possible. We use box suppliers who create our boxes out of recycled and sustainable materials and our bubble wrap is recyclable.
Since we released our app in 2020, we have not been sending out crystal info cards to help reduce our carbon footprint. For metaphysical and geological properties of each crystal, as well as the ability to catalogue your collection, please download our free app, more information here:
All crystal properties are based on metaphysical beliefs, and should not be used as a substitute for medical care.
Almost all our photos are taken in a photography lightbox to provide consistent lighting, please note crystal and mineral appearances and colour will vary slightly in different lighting conditions, we try our best to capture the crystals as accurately as possible.