This necklace features a fossilized ammonite paired with polished sodalite. The ammonite is a spiral-shaped marine fossil, while sodalite is a deep blue tectosilicate mineral often patterned with white calcite veins, prized for its vibrant color and decorative appeal.
Details:
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Material: Fossilized ammonite and natural sodalite pendant
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Appearance: Spiral ammonite fossil paired with rich blue sodalite with white veining
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Formation: Ammonites formed in marine environments during the Mesozoic era; sodalite forms in silica-poor igneous rocks such as nepheline syenites
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Physical Properties: Sodalite hardness ~5.5–6; ammonite fossil varies depending on mineralization
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Educational Value: Combines paleontology and mineralogy, illustrating fossil preservation and tectosilicate mineral formation
This ammonite and sodalite necklace is a unique piece that highlights both geological history and mineral science, making it both beautiful and educational.
