Fossil - Japanese Star Sand

Star sand from Okinawa
Capture the magic of one of nature's most fascinating creations - star sand from the beaches of Okinawa, beautifully presented in a round acrylic case. At first glance, the sand looks like any other sand, but under a magnifying glass, it reveals its true beauty: millimeter-sized grains, shaped like perfect little stars.

According to Japanese mythology, these sand stars are descendants of the North Star and the Southern Cross constellation, which fell from the sky and landed in the Okinawan sea. After the sea god sent a serpent to destroy them, their tiny skeletons were scattered along the beaches. Science confirms part of the myth – star sand is actually the fossilized remains of single-celled marine organisms, Foraminifera.

Why you'll love it:
• Unique and rare star sand from the beaches of Okinawa, where every grain carries a fascinating story.
• Perfectly presented in a round acrylic case making it ideal as a decorative detail or a gift for nature and science lovers.
• Discover the details of the sand under magnification and learn about Foraminifera, the single-celled organisms that once lived in these tiny star-shaped shells.
• A tribute to the complexity and beauty of the ocean, which is also a reminder of nature's amazing diversity.

Facts about star sand:
• The sand consists of skeletons from single-celled organisms that lived in symbiosis with photosynthetic algae.
• Star-shaped sand grains are only found on certain beaches in Okinawa and parts of the South and Western Pacific.
• Acrylic case dimensions: 1.75” x 0.25” (approx. 4.5 cm x 0.6 cm).
• The photograph of Ishigaki Island was taken by Christoph Schmid.

Let the star sand become a reminder of the mysteries of the sea and a fascinating part of your collection or give it as a gift to someone with a love for the sea and its hidden wonders.

Bundle:
From the Ice Age to the Tropics – Mammoth Hair & Japanese Star Sand Two extremes of nature in one set – ancient hair from an ice age giant and tiny fossils from tropical seas. A unique pair that shows how amazing and varied our planet is.