Turritella Agate is a type of Chalcedony-rich sedimentary rock from Wyoming USA. It is characterized by the distinct snail shell-like creamy-colored markings within a mainly dark brown /black base. The creamy patterns are created by and composed of, the silicated fossilized remains of an extinct type of freshwater snail, namely Elimia Tenera, from the Turritella genus. Another stone that contains fossilized remains is Stromatolite.
How did Turritella Agate Form?
Turritella agate is a type of agate that is characterized by its distinctive spiral-shaped fossilized shells. These shells are from a type of marine snail called Turritella, which lived in the shallow seas that once covered parts of North America during the Cretaceous period, around 66 to 100 million years ago.
During this time, the shells of Turritella snails accumulated on the sea floor and became buried under layers of sediment. Over millions of years, the shells became fossilized and the surrounding sediment was subjected to heat and pressure, which caused it to harden and turn into rock.
The process of fossilization involves the replacement of the original organic material in the shells with minerals, such as quartz. As the minerals filled in the spaces left by the shells, they formed the characteristic spiral patterns that are characteristic of Turritella agate.
Today, Turritella agate is found in areas where these ancient seas once existed, such as the western United States. It is often used as a decorative stone in jewelry and other decorative objects.
Metaphysical Properties
Turritella Agate is a type of gemstone that is believed to have spiritual and healing properties. It is said to be connected to the earth and to the concept of home, and is associated with personal roots and ancestry.
It is also described as a “survival stone,” as it is thought to provide protection and strength, as well as healing and wisdom. Turritella Agate is also said to be a “record keeper stone” that can provide information about past lives and past worlds.
It is believed to facilitate communication between the mineral and plant kingdoms and to have the ability to cleanse and re-energize polluted or neglected areas of land. It is also thought to protect travelers from danger and to remove fears and sharpen intuition.
Turritella Agate is said to promote emotional, intellectual, and spiritual maturity and to provide inner stability, self-confidence, and inspiration for those working in creative fields. It is also believed to help restore physical stamina and spiritual energy.
The frequency of Turritella Agate connects to the base chakra, so that one feels supported, safe, secure, and protected in the third-dimensional reality, and that one creates one’s reality.
Turritella Agate can help to open one’s consciousness so that one can connect to the natural spirits of plant and mineral forms and to aid in Earth healing.
Associated Chakras
- Base Root
Physical Ailment
- Digestive System
Emotional Issue
- Emotional Support
Spiritual Connection
- Connection to Natures Spirits
- Earth Healing
