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Ammolite

Organic gemstone formed when it mixes with fossilized shell of extinct marine ammonite.

RedOrangeYellowGreenBlueBrownGrayMulticolor & Iridescent

Ammolite specimen
Ammolite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

🦴 Fossil facts

AgeLate Cretaceous, about 71–75 million years ago
Origin & sourcesBearpaw Formation, southern Alberta, Canada (St. Mary River), plus small amounts in Montana.
CompositionAragonite (the ammonite's nacre); thin layers create the play of color

How it forms

Shells of Placenticeras ammonites kept their original aragonite nacre under special burial conditions. Light interfering in the stacked layers produces brilliant reds and greens. It is one of the few biogenic gemstones.

🌍 Where it's found

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Iridescent fossil ammonite shell, called the 'seven-color prosperity stone' in feng shui.

Traditional uses
prosperity, transformation, vitality
Chakra
Root Crown
Zodiac
Virgo
Element
Earth, Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

RubyPaired in tradition for vitality, with Ruby bringing passion as well. AmberBoth carry the theme of vitality, so together they're thought to reinforce it. AventurineA natural partner for prosperity; Aventurine also adds luck. LabradoritePaired in tradition for transformation, with Labradorite bringing intuition as well. Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost ammolite's prosperity.

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