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Description
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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a large & splendid 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 splendid cab has a 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 example is beautifully gemmy and translucent; the majority of the stone exhibiting attractive blonde shades rather than the usual amber hues, and a smaller area of opaque brown. No doubt it'll make an intriguing item of jewelry! The cab has a well rounded dome of 7mm, a designer 'catseye' shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 54x20mm
Weight: approximately 52 carats
Price: Sold
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