Ammolite - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History and Myths
Last updated : June 11, 2026 3:01 AM
Exhibiting a kaleidoscopic display of exquisite colours, Ammolite is a gemstone, quite similar to that of opal, made from the fossilized shells of ammonite. Ammolite is one of those gemstones, which is biogenic in nature i.e. made from a life process. Other gemstones that are biogenic are amber and pearl. The fossilized shells of ammonites are primarily composed of aragonite, which produces nacreous pearls as well.
Ammolite was given the honour of being an official gemstone in 1981 by the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO). It was in the same year when commercial mining of Ammolite was started.
Also known and called as gem ammonite, calcentine, aapoak, and korite Ammolite was entitled as the certified gemstone of the City of Lethbridge in 2007.
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Where is Ammolite found?
Ammolite is only found in the USA in Bearpaw formation that spreads from south to Montana in the USA and Alberta to Saskatchewan in Canada. The best quality Ammolite is found along high energy river streams along the slopes of Rockies in Sothern Alberta. The maximum number of commercial mining has been done along the banks of St. Mary’s river in Southern Lethbridge.
Healing Properties
Ammolite Stone is considered as the powerful Feng Shui element. The experts and masters of Feng Shui believe that due to Ammolite’s origin from the core of the earth, it has absorbed a lot of cosmic energies, and hence it is considered as a powerful stone. Often referred to as “seven colour priority stone”, all the seven colours of Ammolite signifies some power and also it looks beautiful in Ammolite Silver Jewelry.
- Red stimulates progress and energy.
- Yellow improves wound.
- Green improves intelligence, wisdom and promotes the self-governing spirit.
- Orange generates imagination and increased libido.
- Blue, IndigoandVioletall stimulates well-being and peacefulness.
Ammolite Gemstone is believed to bring happiness to the family. It reduces toxicity and ensures the well-being of the wearer. It is believed that whosoever wears Ammolite benefits its wearer with fortune and prosperity.
Ammolite Facts
Some facts about Ammolite:
- The Blackfoot tribe residing in North America worshipAmmolite, calling it as Iniskim. They believe that Ammolite holds magical power.
- The masters and experts of Feng Shui regard Ammolite as “the most influential gemstone of the millennium”.
- Ammolite is found in innumerable patterns, and all of them are equally innovative and beautiful. Some of the patterns are floral, dragon skin, stained glass, ribbon, sunset, ripple, pinfire, terrain, banding, stain, etc.
- The tint of most of the Ammolite Gemstone changes depending on the angle of light entering and the onlooker’s standpoint.
Metaphysical Properties
Ammolite is truly on of the rarest gems in the word. The properties of Ammolite are variable in nature. Being primarily composed of the aragonite, it also includes silica, calcite, pyrite, and various other materials. The shell of Ammolite contains minerals such as aluminium, chromium, barium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, titanium, strontium, and vanadium.
The natural hardness of Ammolite on Mohs scale weighs in between the range of 3.5 to 4.0.
Ammolite at a Glance
| Cleavage | None |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Ammonite, Lumachelle, Calcentine |
| Crystal Habit | Prismatic to tabular crystals; radial, columnar; granular to compact massive |
| Streak | NA |
| Refractive Index | 1.52-1.68 |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 4 |
| Sources | USA |
| Chemical formula | CaCO3 with impurities (complex) |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Color | Gray To Brown With Iridescent Colors |
| Chakra Healing | Root or base chakra |
| Birthstone | February |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
Ammolite Color
The array of colors that Ammolite exhibits are red, green, mauve, crimson, blue, violet, orange, yellow, and indigo.
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