Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 7.31" Ophiurida splitammonite SAND FROM WAIKIKI

SAND FROM WAIKIKI

Known as Burmite

This specimen is a one of a kind

which produces the vivid iridescent sheen

The chain measures 18-inches (~45cm) and is also made of sterling silver

Fossil Brittle Star - SOLD 7.31" Ophiurida splitammonite SAND FROM WAIKIKIBrittle Stars are one of the oldest groups of animals in the fossil record. Their whip like arms and star shaped bodies have remained relatively unchanged through hundreds of millions of years, which is a testament to their evolutionary success. This specimen is a 7. 31" Ordovician Ophiurida Brittle Star, which lived over 440 million years ago. Members of the genus could be found all over the world and resembled modern brittle stars in shape and