{"product_id":"opalized-ammonite-fossil-specimen-iridescent-rainbow-sheen-f","title":"Opalized Ammonite Fossil - F","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpalized Ammonite Fossil - F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn opalized ammonite fossil. Look for the iridescent rainbow sheen on the shell. Each one is around 1 inch across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Opalized\" is a trade description: the rainbow sheen comes from the shell's original layered aragonite (nacre), which splits light like mother-of-pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonites are extinct marine molluscs, related to modern squid and nautilus, that lived from about 400 to 66 million years ago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell was replaced by minerals during fossilisation, preserving the spiral chambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonites are widely used by geologists as index fossils to date rock layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ammonite spiral appears across ancient cultures as a symbol of continuity and growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional associations: in crystal tradition, linked with the Root chakra and Capricorn (shared as folklore, not as a claim of any effect)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural opalized ammonite, specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mineral collection piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet or shelf display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift for a rock or mineral collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural specimens may have small knocks or marks from mining and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Send us a message — we'll get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Glade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60290530476416,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0636\/7616\/files\/IMG_0316.jpg?v=1793514795","url":"https:\/\/crystalglade.com\/products\/opalized-ammonite-fossil-specimen-iridescent-rainbow-sheen-f","provider":"Crystal Glade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}