Ammolite Slab Canada Cretaceous clear dating back roughly 300 million

dating back roughly 300 million years to the Pennsylvanian period

The beautiful blue-green coloring is due to the presence of iron within the crystal structure

This polished freeform highlights its vivid royal blue tones accented by shimmering gold and soft white calcite veining

some of the highest quality specimens come from Brazil and Uruguay

In both ancient and modern times it is often associated with strength and courage

Ammolite Slab Canada Cretaceous clear dating back roughly 300 millionAmmolite is an opal like gemstone found mainly in Alberta, Canada. It is a type of fossilized ammonite shell that is primarily comprised of aragonite which is the same mineral contained in Mother of Pearl. This item is 3. 5" x 2" and weighs 5. 95 oz.