Fossil - Japanese Star Sand

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

According to Japanese mythology, these stars of sand are descendants of the North Star and the constellation of the Southern Cross, which fell from the sky and landed in the sea of ​​Okinawa. After the god of the sea sent a serpent to destroy them, their tiny skeletons were scattered along the shores. 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 shores of Okinawa, where each 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 the Foraminifera, the single-celled organisms that once lived in these tiny star-shaped shells.
• A tribute to the complexity and beauty of the sea, which is at the same time a reminder of nature's fantastic diversity.

Facts about star sand:
• The sand consists of skeletons from single-celled organisms that lived in symbiosis with photosynthetic algae.
• Star-shaped grains of sand are only found on some beaches in Okinawa and parts of the South and West 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 gift it to someone with a love for the sea and its hidden wonders.