{"title":"Altri fossili","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fossil-coral-cabochon-indonesia-fkk06","title":"Fossil coral cabochon – Indonesia - FKK06","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2.2 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFossil coral cabochon – Indonesia\nFossil coral is a petrified remnant of ancient coral colonies that were gradually replaced by mineral matter over millions of years, most commonly Quartz. This process preserved the original coral structure, which is clearly visible in the form of typical cellular or floral patterns. 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