Ammolite is an iridescent, multi-colored gemstone found mainly in Canada. Although ammolite appears opal-like, it is an organic gemstone that is the fossilized shell of ammonite, an extinct mollusk. Ammolite Jewelry is one of the rarest gemstones because the current supply of ammolite is limited and it's estimated that only 5% of the world's ammolite is gem-grade and usable. In this blog, we will discuss the properties of ammolite, along with its healing attributes, and legends related to this gem which make it a great treasure.
Ammolite is a biogenic gem (like pearl) which is considered a semi-precious gemstone. What is a biogenic gem? Well, it is a gem formed out of or by a living organism. Some of the other names of ammolite are aapoak and korite, the latter being a trade name from the biggest ammolite supplier. The name aapoak is used by a Blackfoot First Nation tribe in Southern Alberta, called the Kainai. Aapoak means “small, crawling stone”, which is named so because of the shell’s coiled snake-like shape.
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