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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a large, deluxe 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 fascinating suture pattern of growth events which can be seen as whitish 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 example is beautifully gemmy, reminiscent of marmalade jelly, as illustrated by the backlit photo. No doubt it'll make an intriguing item of jewelry! The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 5mm, a designer 'spearhead' shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 47x28 mm
Weight: approximately 50 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Ammonite
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