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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 few daubs of avocado green, a couple neat crystalline vugs on the backside. This one's going to make a fascinating piece of jewelry! The cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, a gracefully curved designer 'flame' shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.

Size: 55x18 mm
Weight: approximately 42 carats

Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale

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