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natural diversity, and a wide variety of fossils and crystals can be found there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem quality iridescent ammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are most famously found in Canada, where they are called '\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official gemstone of Alberta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Ammonites Became Fossils \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an ammonite creature died, it became fossilised in the process as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonite bodies sunk into the seabed \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and over time the many sediment layers hardened into \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the fossils within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout this process, bacteria decomposed the ammonite bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis decomposition affected 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powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Metaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those with gem-like shells, are believed to have powerful \u003cstrong\u003emetaphysical properties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fossils are believed to bring prosperity, wisdom, and knowledge to their user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are said to have a detoxifying energy that develops focus and a sense of balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colours present in their \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent flash\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies vitality, passion, and stimulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridescent Ammonites are most associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their strong connection to the Earth as 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natural diversity, and a wide variety of fossils and crystals can be found there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem quality iridescent ammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are most famously found in Canada, where they are called '\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official gemstone of Alberta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Ammonites Became Fossils \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an ammonite creature died, it became fossilised in the process as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonite bodies sunk into the seabed \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and over time the many sediment layers hardened into \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the fossils within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout this process, bacteria decomposed the ammonite bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis decomposition affected redox conditions in the marine environment, leading to dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming less soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minerals were precipitated out of the water, and enveloped the ammonite in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Iridescent Ammonites Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to their opal-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Myth And Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek myth gifted the \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e with their famous name; the coiled shell of this ancient marine mollusc resembles the horns of rams, therefore its remains were classified as ‘ammonites’, after the Greek ram god \u003cstrong\u003eAmmon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein India, the fossils are still referred to as ‘\u003cstrong\u003eShaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’ (or ‘\u003cstrong\u003eSaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’) and worshipped as representations of the Hindu God Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo many Hindus these stones are sacred, for they have the power to expel bad karma and cleanse people of sin before their death, enabling them to enter the afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackfoot Tribe of North America referred to \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e (later known as \u003cstrong\u003eammolite\u003c\/strong\u003e) as 'Iniskim', or \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo stones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Stones were thus named because the ammonite was believed to be a good luck talisman which ensured a fruitful buffalo hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tribe also revered this \u003cstrong\u003egem like fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e for its purported medicinal powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Metaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those with gem-like shells, are believed to have powerful \u003cstrong\u003emetaphysical properties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fossils are believed to bring prosperity, wisdom, and knowledge to their user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are said to have a detoxifying energy that develops focus and a sense of balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colours present in their \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent flash\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies vitality, passion, and stimulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridescent Ammonites are most associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their strong connection to the Earth as \u003cstrong\u003eorganic gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with this chakra, these stones offer protection, grounding, and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, they can be used to help strengthen rocky relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites In Feng Shui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysically, \u003cstrong\u003eFeng Shui\u003c\/strong\u003e masters highly recommend the use of ammonites in the study of their art, and as a way of gaining knowledge, wealth, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Feng Shui practitioners believe ammonites store all the knowledge in the universe, and strengthen people’s \u003cstrong\u003eQi\u003c\/strong\u003e (life force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spiral shape has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e display distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ammonite shell is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence \u003c\/strong\u003eand the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, ammonites are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Take Care Of Iridescent Ammonites \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 4.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, this stone is rather fragile and great care should be taken not to damage its delicate surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean the fossil, simply use water and dry it afterwards with a soft cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care not to expose iridescent ammonites to heat, cold, or sunlight for too long, because these elements can cause the shell to crack and flake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and was prepared in our workshop in the United Kingdom to enhance its high grade and polish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gorgeous shimmering shell, it would make a 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natural diversity, and a wide variety of fossils and crystals can be found there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem quality iridescent ammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are most famously found in Canada, where they are called '\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official gemstone of Alberta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Ammonites Became Fossils \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an ammonite creature died, it became fossilised in the process as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonite bodies sunk into the seabed \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and over time the many sediment layers hardened into \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the fossils within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout this process, bacteria decomposed the ammonite bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis decomposition affected redox conditions in the marine environment, leading to dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming less soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minerals were precipitated out of the water, and enveloped the ammonite in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Iridescent Ammonites Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to 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environment, leading to dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming less soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minerals were precipitated out of the water, and enveloped the ammonite in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Iridescent Ammonites Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to their opal-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Myth And Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek myth gifted the \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e with their famous name; the coiled shell of this ancient marine mollusc resembles the horns of rams, therefore its remains were classified as ‘ammonites’, after the Greek ram god \u003cstrong\u003eAmmon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein India, the fossils are still referred to as ‘\u003cstrong\u003eShaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’ (or ‘\u003cstrong\u003eSaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’) and worshipped as representations of the Hindu God Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo many Hindus these stones are sacred, for they have the power to expel bad karma and cleanse people of sin before their death, enabling them to enter the afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackfoot Tribe of North America referred to \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e (later known as \u003cstrong\u003eammolite\u003c\/strong\u003e) as 'Iniskim', or \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo stones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Stones were thus named because the ammonite was believed to be a good luck talisman which ensured a fruitful buffalo hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tribe also revered this \u003cstrong\u003egem like fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e for its purported medicinal powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Metaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those with gem-like shells, are believed to have powerful \u003cstrong\u003emetaphysical properties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fossils are believed to bring prosperity, wisdom, and knowledge to their user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are said to have a detoxifying energy that develops focus and a sense of balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colours present in their \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent flash\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies vitality, passion, and stimulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridescent Ammonites are most associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their strong connection to the Earth as \u003cstrong\u003eorganic gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with this chakra, these stones offer protection, grounding, and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, they can be used to help strengthen rocky relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites In Feng Shui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysically, \u003cstrong\u003eFeng Shui\u003c\/strong\u003e masters highly recommend the use of ammonites in the study of their art, and as a way of gaining knowledge, wealth, and 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symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Take Care Of Iridescent Ammonites \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 4.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, this stone is rather fragile and great care should be taken not to damage its delicate surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean the fossil, simply use water and dry it afterwards with a soft cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care not to expose iridescent ammonites to heat, cold, or sunlight for too long, because these elements can cause the shell to crack and flake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and was prepared in our workshop in the United Kingdom to enhance its high grade and polish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gorgeous shimmering shell, it would make a 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natural diversity, and a wide variety of fossils and crystals can be found there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem quality iridescent ammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are most famously found in Canada, where they are called '\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official gemstone of Alberta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Ammonites Became Fossils \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an ammonite creature died, it became fossilised in the process as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonite bodies sunk into the seabed \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and over time the many sediment layers hardened into \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the fossils within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout this process, bacteria decomposed the ammonite bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis decomposition affected redox conditions in the marine environment, leading to dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming less soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minerals were precipitated out of the water, and enveloped the ammonite in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Iridescent Ammonites Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to 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Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to their opal-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Myth And Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek myth gifted the \u003cstrong\u003efossils\u003c\/strong\u003e with their famous name; the coiled shell of this ancient marine mollusc resembles the horns of rams, therefore its remains were classified as ‘ammonites’, after the Greek ram god \u003cstrong\u003eAmmon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein India, the fossils are still referred to as ‘\u003cstrong\u003eShaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’ (or ‘\u003cstrong\u003eSaligrams\u003c\/strong\u003e’) and worshipped as representations of the Hindu God Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo many Hindus these stones are sacred, for they have the power to expel bad karma and cleanse people of sin before their death, enabling them to enter the afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackfoot Tribe of North America referred to \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e (later known as \u003cstrong\u003eammolite\u003c\/strong\u003e) as 'Iniskim', or \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo stones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Stones were thus named because the ammonite was believed to be a good luck talisman which ensured a fruitful buffalo hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tribe also revered this \u003cstrong\u003egem like fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e for its purported medicinal powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Metaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those with gem-like shells, are believed to have powerful \u003cstrong\u003emetaphysical properties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fossils are believed to bring prosperity, wisdom, and knowledge to their user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are said to have a detoxifying energy that develops focus and a sense of balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colours present in their \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent flash\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies vitality, passion, and stimulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridescent Ammonites are most associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their strong connection to the Earth as \u003cstrong\u003eorganic gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with this chakra, these stones offer protection, grounding, and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, they can be used to help strengthen rocky relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIridescent Ammonites In Feng Shui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysically, \u003cstrong\u003eFeng Shui\u003c\/strong\u003e masters highly recommend the use of ammonites in the study of their art, and as a way of gaining knowledge, wealth, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Feng Shui practitioners believe ammonites store all the knowledge in the universe, and strengthen people’s \u003cstrong\u003eQi\u003c\/strong\u003e (life force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Geometry Of Ammonite Spirals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003esacred geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spiral shape has powerful spiritual significance, and signifies growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e display distinctive spiral shapes, ammonites embody this spiritual meaning of growth too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ammonite shell is a perfect example of the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Mean Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the infinite \u003cstrong\u003eFibonacci Sequence \u003c\/strong\u003eand the revered \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, ammonites are believed to be strongly symbolic of order and perfection in not just the natural world, but the entire universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Take Care Of Iridescent Ammonites \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 4.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, this stone is rather fragile and great care should be taken not to damage its delicate surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean the fossil, simply use water and dry it afterwards with a soft cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care not to expose iridescent ammonites to heat, cold, or sunlight for too long, because these elements can cause the shell to crack and flake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIridescent Ammonites Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e was specially selected for its quality, and was prepared in our workshop in the United Kingdom to enhance its high grade and polish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gorgeous shimmering shell, it would make a 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natural diversity, and a wide variety of fossils and crystals can be found there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem quality iridescent ammonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are most famously found in Canada, where they are called '\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official gemstone of Alberta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Ammonites Became Fossils \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an ammonite creature died, it became fossilised in the process as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonite bodies sunk into the seabed \u003cstrong\u003esediment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and over time the many sediment layers hardened into \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the fossils within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout this process, bacteria decomposed the ammonite bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis decomposition affected redox conditions in the marine environment, leading to dissolved \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming less soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minerals were precipitated out of the water, and enveloped the ammonite in a solid \u003cstrong\u003econcretion\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensured the fossil and its \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e was preserved for thousands of millennia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minerals seeped into the ammonite remains, leading to \u003cstrong\u003emineral replacements\u003c\/strong\u003e and ornately coloured interiors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock covering the \u003cstrong\u003eammonite fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e was then either naturally eroded, or excavated by humans, to expose the fossils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Iridescent Ammonites Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent shell\u003c\/strong\u003e of an ammonite is formed from the mineral \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a component of \u003cstrong\u003eNacre\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enacreous shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its rainbow colours, is what is turned into gemstones such as \u003cstrong\u003eAmmolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e such as this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e are called \u003cstrong\u003ebiogenic gemstones \u003c\/strong\u003e(the only other gems of this type are pearl and amber) because they are formed from the fossilised organic material of once living creatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossilised ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e are also full of minerals such as Calcite and Pyrite, as well as trace elements such as copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of each ammonite can vary greatly due to the different minerals that seeped into it as it decomposed and fossilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are Ammonites Iridescent? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive colour, lustre, and opal-like effect of \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent ammonites \u003c\/strong\u003eis caused by their \u003cstrong\u003eAragonite shells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shell, there are many \u003cstrong\u003estacked layers of Aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e which light must travel through when it is shone on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light bounces back through the layers of Aragonite, a \u003cstrong\u003erainbow spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e of colour can be observed due to the interplay of light travelling through the layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick layers of Aragonite typically leads to shades of red being observed, such as in this \u003cstrong\u003ered iridescent ammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, whilst thinner layers lead to shimmering greens, which can also sometimes be observed in red iridescent ammonites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinnest layers of Aragonite lead to rare blue and violet hues being observed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlashing Iridescent Colours Of Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move an iridescent ammonite in the presence of light, one can observe the colours moving, changing, and flashing in what is known as \u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Names For Iridescent Ammonites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their fiery hues, these red iridescent ammonites are often referred to as \u003cstrong\u003efire ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they are also sometimes called \u003cstrong\u003eopalescent ammonites\u003c\/strong\u003e in reference to 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