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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a 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 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 translucent, reminiscent of marmalade jelly, with crystalline sparkles on the flat backside. No doubt it'll make an intriguing item of jewelry! The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 6.5mm, an elegant designer drop shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 50x24mm
Weight: approximately 55 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Ammonite
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