{"product_id":"septarian-nodule-slab-3834","title":"Septarian Nodule Slab - Lightning Strike Pattern - Utah Premium Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeptarian Nodule Slab – \u003cem\u003eExcellent Lightning Strike with Calcite Center\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning large slab of Utah Septarian Nodule shows \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent lightning strike pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cem\u003ecalcite center\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully displayed. This slab appears to be \u003cstrong\u003ereally stable\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a \u003cstrong\u003efine specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e of how gorgeous this material can be. I've been trying to get more of this quality for a long time but have not had any luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Material: Natural Septarian Nodule\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dimensions: 153mm x 136mm x 7mm (Inches - 6.0\" x 5.4\" x 0.3\")\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 288 grams (10.16 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Origin: Utah, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian Nodules are round formations where \u003cstrong\u003eorganic fossils were consumed by bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e and replaced with \u003cstrong\u003ecalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating distinctive crackle patterns. They can be hollow geodes with calcite crystals or solid with distinctive patterns throughout. Most take an excellent polish and work into quality cabochons or display slabs for collections. Some preserve surviving fossils within the nodule, adding paleontological interest. Primary sources are \u003cstrong\u003eUtah and Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e, each offering different characteristics and color patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional pattern definition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cem\u003edramatic lightning strike formations\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003elarge size and stability\u003c\/strong\u003e make this \u003cstrong\u003epremium quality material\u003c\/strong\u003e that's increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Display specimens\u003cbr\u003e\n• High-end cabochons\u003cbr\u003e\n• Septarian collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712289333482,"sku":"3834","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/3833-calico-splatted-oak-slab-3833-1.jpg?v=1763091948","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/septarian-nodule-slab-3834","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}