This necklace features a fossilized ammonite paired with polished tiger’s eye, set in sterling silver. The ammonite is an extinct marine mollusk preserved as a mineralized spiral fossil, while tiger’s eye is a quartz variety that displays chatoyancy due to its fibrous structure.
Details:
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Material: Fossilized ammonite, natural tiger’s eye, and sterling silver
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Appearance: Spiral ammonite fossil with golden-brown tiger’s eye displaying reflective bands
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Formation: Ammonites formed in marine environments during the Mesozoic era; tiger’s eye forms as quartz replaces fibrous crocidolite while preserving its structure
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Physical Properties: Tiger’s eye hardness ~7, ammonite fossil varies depending on mineralization
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Educational Value: Demonstrates fossilization, mineral replacement processes, and natural optical effects in minerals
This sterling silver ammonite and tiger’s eye necklace combines geological history with mineral science, creating a wearable piece that is both visually striking and educational.