Ammolite

Ammolite is a trade name given to a thin iridescent aragonite shell material that is found on two species of extinct ammonite fossils. Ammolite is a rare, iridescent, gem-quality shell which is only found in Alberta, Canada. The thin layer of shell is placed onto a backing then covered with a calibrated cap of optical quartz or synthetic spinel. This allows the ammolite to show the most brilliant flash while its protected in a setting durable enough to wear everyday. Ammolite has two other common names “Korite” or “Calcentine”. 

What are Ammonites? They were marine mollusks which went extinct around 65 million years ago. Just like birds or fish there are many species of them and have been found all over the world. Even Though these species have been found all over the world, Alberta Canada is the only place where the gem-quality Ammolite is found! Even more, only about 5% of the ammonites found here have any suitable gem materials! 

Ammolite and Ammonite, what's the difference? Ammonite refers to the fossil shells of ammonites both gem quality or not. Ammolite refers to the gem quality material made from the fossils. 

Healing Properties of Ammolite:

Ammolite is known to be helpful during child birth for both the mother and baby. It can also enhance physical vitality and stamina, as well as pulse and blood pressure. It’s healing energies can also regulate the metabolism and lift depression

How to use:

It could be a piece on display, a crystal that you put it into your jewelry, or a small Ammolite stone you put into your pocket.