Opalized Ammonite Fossil - I

Opalized Ammonite Fossil - I

An opalized ammonite fossil. Look for the iridescent rainbow sheen on the shell. Each one is around 1 inch across.

Stone Facts:

• "Opalized" is a trade description: the rainbow sheen comes from the shell's original layered aragonite (nacre), which splits light like mother-of-pearl
• Ammonites are extinct marine molluscs, related to modern squid and nautilus, that lived from about 400 to 66 million years ago
• The shell was replaced by minerals during fossilisation, preserving the spiral chambers
• Ammonites are widely used by geologists as index fossils to date rock layers

Traditional & Folklore Properties:

• The ammonite spiral appears across ancient cultures as a symbol of continuity and growth
• Traditional associations: in crystal tradition, linked with the Root chakra and Capricorn (shared as folklore, not as a claim of any effect)

Product Details:

• Natural opalized ammonite, specimen
• You will receive the exact item shown

Suggested Uses:

• A mineral collection piece
• Cabinet or shelf display
• A gift for a rock or mineral collector

Important Notes:

• Natural specimens may have small knocks or marks from mining and handling
• Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions
• Natural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation
• Please allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement
• Photos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light
• Traditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice

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