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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a large cabochon cut from a fossil ammonite, from Madagascar. The species is Cleoniceras madagascariense, and I'm told it lived hundreds of millions of years ago. This golden amber colored cab has a strong suture pattern of growth events which can be seen as white lines, roughly resembling the shape of oak leaves. Those interlocking sutures are thought to have allowed the living ammonite to withstand the immense pressure of the underwater depths. This one's very gemmy and translucent, reminiscent of marmalade jelly, with some small crystalline pockets on the backside. No doubt it'll make a fascinating piece of jewelry! The cab has a low rounded dome of 5mm, an ovoid shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 42x23 mm
Weight: approximately 39 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale $59.00
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