Ammolite Fossil. Placenticeras sp.. Cretaceous. Bearpaw Formation. Alberta, Canada. 3.62 x 3.15 x 0.47 inc...

Description

Ammolite Fossil
Placenticeras sp.
Cretaceous
Bearpaw Formation
Alberta, Canada
3.62 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches (9.20 x 8.00 x 1.20 cm)

This vibrant specimen of Ammolite displays a fiery mosaic of red, orange, and green iridescence, preserved in a compact section of fossilized Ammonite shell. Sourced from the Bearpaw Formation in Alberta, this rare organic gemstone is composed primarily of Aragonite, with a layered microstructure creating the play of color. Despite the modest size, the surface radiates with intense chromatic flashes that shift with changing light. Ammolite's rarity and natural beauty make it a prized addition to both mineral and fossil collections.



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