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Record 1 2022-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Mineralogy
DEF

An aragonite-based gem material derived from the nacreous layer of ammonite fossils.

OBS

The polished surface of this material consists of closely connected patches having a play of colour similar to that of black opal. Occurrence: Alberta, Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Minéralogie
CONT

Toutes les ammolites sont une seule espèce ou variété de coquilles fossilisées d'un ancien mollusque appelé ammonite, qui étaient à leur tour composées de l'aragonite minérale, qui est le même matériau que l'on trouve dans les perles, les moules et les ormeaux.

Spanish

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