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All gem quality ammolite is mined in Alberta, Canada by two companies: Aurora and Korite
Care
Most ammolite are set in ammolite triplet for protection. Avoid ultrasonic cleaner, chemicals and extreme weather as they may cause the ammolite to separate from the setting
Transparency
Opaque
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Ammolite
Locales
Canada, Austria, Madagascar and more
Hardness
3.5-4
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Treatment
Because of the fragility of ammolite, most are set in a triplet setting, with a thin slice of ammolite set between a quartz or spinel top and a dark base made of shale or siderite
Interesting Fact
The largest producer of Ammolite, Korite, says that the ammolite deposits will be exhausted within the next decade of two. The price has been increasing steadily over the years.
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Chemical Formula
CaCO3
Composition
Usually aragonite
Colours
Multicolour
