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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, like marmalade jam, 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 well rounded dome of about 5mm, a sweet catseye shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 48x25 mm
Weight: approximately 45 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
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