Ammolite Gem | Ammonite | Oval Cabochon | 10x8mm | Canada | SO24

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.6ct 
Size: 10x8mm 
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada