Description
Dinosaur bones polished into a freeform shape; the back is natural. Pendant is approximately 3″ long and 1″ across the top. Sterling silver bail and chain. Shipped with 20-inch sterling silver chain unless another length is requested. Chains available in 16-inch to 36-inch lengths.
Most dinosaur skeletons that you see in museums today exist as a result of sedimentary rock formation. Sedimentary rocks develop when sand, silt, mud, and other organic materials settle and harden, forming layers that are then gradually compacted over long periods of time. The Mesozoic period, which lasted from 251-65 million years ago, is host to a wide range of non-avian dinosaur species. The fossils from these creatures got their start when a dinosaur died in an environment that had lots of moving sediment, like an ocean, riverbed or lake. The inorganic parts of the dinosaur bone, such as calcium, have more staying power, and given the right circumstances will, inevitably, turn from bone to stone! The bone turns to stone through a process called mineralization. Mineralization of the bone occurs when ground water carrying certain minerals like calcium or silica reach the bone and soak into its honeycomb-like structure, filling the voids and allowing it to bond and harden over time.
