HISTORY & ORIGIN:
Orthoceras is a marine fossil dating back over 400 million years, belonging to an ancient cephalopod (related to the nautilus or squid). It lived during the Paleozoic, mainly in the Silurian and Ordovician periods, in shallow seas.
The name "Orthoceras" comes from the Greek orthos (straight) and keras (horn), in reference to its straight, elongated shell.
Discovered mainly in Morocco, where vast deposits are exploited, but also in Scandinavia, Central Europe and North America.
Highly prized for its historical and aesthetic value, it is often used in decoration, fossil jewelry, or fossil lithotherapy.
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kind | Fossil (not strictly speaking a mineral) |
| Family | Fossil cephalopods (Nautiloids) |
| Color | Black, gray, beige, often polished with highlights |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | About 3 to 4 (depending on the surrounding rock, usually limestone) |
| Composition | Aragonite (formerly), often replaced by calcite or silica over time |
| Current origin | Morocco (Anti-Atlas), Scandinavia |
⚠️ The effects below are not scientifically proven and never replace medical treatment.
Although it is a fossil, Orthoceras is used in fossil lithotherapy for its connection to Earth history and ancient wisdom.
Deep Grounding : Strongly connects to the energy of the Earth and the past.
Stability & perseverance : Helps to refocus and face the challenges of the present.
Mental Clarity : Promotes structured thinking and logic.
Personal Evolution : Supports cycles of transformation and adaptation, as the species has done over time.
Past Life Connection : Used in meditation to explore ancient memory and karmic lineages.
Orthoceras is not directly linked to a single sign, but it is particularly recommended for:
♑ Capricorn : To strengthen rigor, structure, and connection to the Earth.
♍ Virgo : To support analysis and discernment.
♏ Scorpio : To support deep transformations.
♓ Pisces : To balance emotions and become more grounded.
