Mardi 24 Septembre, 19h

2 fragments of red and green iridescentPlacenticeras ammolites, Canada (Alberta, Rocky Mountains), Cretaceous (100million years old), h. 11 and 12 cm, with bases
Note: Ammolite is a gem derived fromPlacenticeras ammonite fossils. Ammolite contains aragonite, calcite, pyrite,and silica. This stone is now widespread in jewellery. The Native Americanswere already using this stone as an ornament and for rituals.

Lot 294

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Estimate

CHF 1 000 - 1,500

Adjudicated(excl. fees)

CHF 880

Description

2 fragments of red and green iridescentPlacenticeras ammolites, Canada (Alberta, Rocky Mountains), Cretaceous (100million years old), h. 11 and 12 cm, with bases

Note: Ammolite is a gem derived fromPlacenticeras ammonite fossils. Ammolite contains aragonite, calcite, pyrite,and silica. This stone is now widespread in jewellery. The Native Americanswere already using this stone as an ornament and for rituals.