{"product_id":"free-form-septaria","title":"Free Form Septaria – Polished Septarian Nodule Specimen (Medium)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNature’s Own Geometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptaria — also known as septarian nodules — are among the most visually fascinating stones in the mineral world. Their name derives from the Latin \u003cem\u003eseptum\u003c\/em\u003e (partition), a reference to the striking network of internal cracks and chambers that define each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese nodules formed millions of years ago when volcanic activity killed small marine creatures, and sediments accumulated around their remains. Over time the material hardened, shrank, and cracked inward, filling with contrasting minerals to create the bold, geometric patterning that makes every septarian specimen entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis free form cut showcases the stone’s natural contours while the polished surface brings out the full depth of colour and internal structure — warm browns, ochres, and grey-black seams that shift with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Septaria (Septarian Nodule)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free form — polished, following the stone’s natural shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — 501g to 750g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded by weight; exact shape, patterning, and colour will vary. Each piece is entirely unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a soft dry cloth. Displays beautifully on a shelf, desk, or in a mineral collection. A compelling conversation piece for collectors, educators, and interior designers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46840219369661,"sku":"FFSP02","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/FFSP0_f5ab8a2c-46cb-4c24-aca5-242a0124b4a3.jpg?v=1780417524","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/free-form-septaria","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}