Ammolite is a rare organic gemstone and is sometimes compared to opals in brilliance and pearl as in the structure of the pearl.
It is mostly mined in the Rocky mountains and Canada.
It can be assumed that Ammolite is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth.
Its composition is of fossilized shells of ammonites which is made or Aragonite, which is also found in the composition of Nacreous Pearls.
Ammolite hardness is between 4.5 and 5.5 (soft for a gemstone).
Ammolite consists of very thin sheets of iridescent colour play. The colours are greens and reds, which are the common colours for Ammonites.
The dominant colours of the thick layers are predominantly blues and violets.
The Ammonites shape is nautilus ideally because of its shape, it can be made into exotic jewellery in gold or silver design.
Ammolite pendant or earrings make stunning jewellery creations.
it is not recommended to clean ammolite in ultra sonic cleaner or steam clearner or commercial cleaning for silver or gold.
Simply use luke warm sopay water, the same as you would with pearls.
Ammolite has similar compositions as pearls. The Aragonite can be damaged with excessive cleaning by commercial products.
Colours of Ammolite can be spectacular and very bright multi colours brighter than any other gemstone.
Grading system has been adopted by the ammolite industry.
GC
AA
A+
A
A-
C
3 or more
1 or 2
1 or Pale
Dark / Pale
I
Brilliant
Bright
Included
Dull / Dark
CS
Spectro
Di
Mono
Little
RR
360°
240°
180°
90°
GC Gem Grade
C Colours
I Iridescence
CS Chromatic Shift
RR Rotational Range
Chemistry: Variable, may include Aragonite, Calcite, Silica, Pyrite or other minerals.
Crystallography: Amorphouse
Refractive Index: 1.52-1.68
Hardness: 4.5-5.5
Specific Gravity: 2.60-2.85
Cleavage: None, parting present
Heat Sensitive: Yes
Ammolite is a gemstone formed as a fossilised ammonite. Ammolites colour radiates good energy and good luck. Ammolites when worn as jewellery brings about miracles to its wearer. Ammolite is widely used as a powerful tool for meditation.
