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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 shows an interesting suture pattern of growth events which can be seen as white lines, including some that roughly resemble 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, with a tiny pinpoint void or two as the only flaws I can find. No doubt it'll make a fascinating piece of jewelry! The cab has a high and well rounded dome of 6+mm, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 40x22mm
Weight: approximately 44 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale here
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