{"product_id":"australian-opalised-plant-fossil-lightning-ridge","title":"Australian Opalised Plant Fossil – Lightning Ridge.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn an extraordinary piece of Australia's prehistoric past with this exceptional opalised plant fossil from the world-famous opal fields of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back approximately 100 million years to the mid-Cretaceous period, this remarkable specimen was formed when silica-rich groundwater gradually replaced ancient plant material with precious opal. The result is a stunning natural fossil that preserves the original structure and texture of prehistoric vegetation while displaying vibrant flashes of opal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light moves across the surface, the specimen reveals a beautiful play of colour, creating a captivating display that has taken millions of years to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⏳ Age: Approximately 100 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌈 Natural opalised plant fossil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Preserved prehistoric structure with precious opal replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 Unique collector specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fossil collectors, opal enthusiasts, lapidary artists, or anyone seeking a genuine piece of natural history from one of Australia's most famous opal-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScuadaFossilUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58086095094134,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/2464\/1142\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ffe961a6-a7bd-407c-94e2-ec1a1aa50016.jpg?v=1781444172","url":"https:\/\/scuadafossil.co.uk\/products\/australian-opalised-plant-fossil-lightning-ridge","provider":"ScuadaFossilUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}