Fossil Coral
Hardness (Mohs): 7Color: While Horn Coral is generally red, other corals vary widely in colors
Transparency: Translucent to Opaque
Notable Occurrences: Found throughout the World, but Indonesia is currently the primary source on the market
Coral is manufactured by colonies of tiny sea creatures (polyps) using calcium carbonate. Each polyp generation grows on the skeletal remains of previous generations. Over time, these structures become agatized ("infused" with quartz/silica). Fossil Corals come from these agatized colonies of coral, maintaining distinctive patterns through this agatization. 
There are generally two types of fossilized coral common to the market today - sponge coral and bamboo coral - with the red Horn Coral (also referred to as Fire Coral) becoming increasingly rare. These sponge and bamboo corals exhibit wide varieties of color and patterns.
Folklore/Metaphysical Properties: None known for this material.
Fossil Coral Jewelry for Sale
(Click on the image below to go to a complete description of that item)NONE AT THIS TIME.
Fossil Coral Cabochons for Sale
(Click on the image below to see a larger image and for the 2006 Sale Price):
Fossil Coral
20 x 15.5mm
17.00 cts.
$25.95
Fossil Coral
29 x 18mm
21.30 cts.
$32.95
Fossil Coral
28 x 17mm
30.00 cts.
$33.95
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