This necklace features a fossilized ammonite paired with polished green quartz, set in sterling silver. The ammonite is a spiral-shaped marine fossil, while green quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral colored by trace elements, polished to enhance its clarity and natural green hue.
Details:
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Material: Fossilized ammonite, natural green quartz, and sterling silver
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Appearance: Spiral ammonite fossil alongside vibrant green quartz, polished for smoothness and shine
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Formation: Ammonites formed in marine environments during the Mesozoic era; green quartz forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks with trace elements influencing its coloration
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Physical Properties: Quartz hardness ~7; ammonite fossil varies depending on mineralization
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Educational Value: Illustrates fossilization, quartz crystallization, and how trace elements affect mineral color
This sterling silver ammonite and green quartz necklace combines ancient marine life with mineral science, creating a wearable piece that is both visually striking and educational.
