Store ammonites and ammonite jewelry away from harder materials in its own tray with a velveteen insert or a soft, velvet bag. Dry the fossil with a soft cloth not impregnated with other cleaning agents. Only gentle cleaning methods of lukewarm water and mild soap are recommended. Proper Care of Ammonite Despite lasting as long as the ammonite had to for fossilization and discovery, ammonites aren't particularly durable with a Mohs hardness of about 4. Ammonite can sometimes end up with a rainbow-like sheen on the surface, opalized or pyritized. As the layers formed and created pressure on the shell, mineral-rich water would seep into the chambers and eventually crystallize into the rock-like fossil we find today. The shell was protected from damage over time due to the forming layers. Ammonite fossils form when ammonoids died and their shells became embedded in sand or silt. Ammonite Geological Properties Ammonite fossils have been found on every continent, in all sorts of sizes and in lots of colors, though the most common naturally occurring colors for these fossils are brown and grey. Ammonite fossils are believed to help with ailments like blood pressure and degenerative disorders, such as those affecting the ears and lungs. Though ammonite is not a birthstone, it has come to relate to the zodiac signs of Aquarius and Cancer. Ammonites are associated with ancient knowledge, which makes sense considering how long these fossils have been around.Īmmonites are primarily associated with the third eye chakra, with a secondary in the root chakra. Due to this connection with energy, ammonites have been used for activating Kundalini -the concept in Dharma that refers to primal energy (called shakti )-which coils at the base of the spine and is a source of life force or energy.
The spiral draws in negative energy, filtering it through the chambers and releasing fresh, positive energy. Ammonite Metaphysical Properties It's no surprise that ammonites, with their spiral shape, are symbols of change and positive motion. The name ammonite comes from the god Ammon, who had spiral ram horns and was originally an Ethiopian or Libyan deity that later was worshipped all over Egypt and parts of Greece. Due to the sheer number of ammonoids before they became extinct 65 million years ago, there are quite the abundance of fossils found today. Ammonite History One of the most widely known fossils, ammonites are eoliths of now-extinct marine molluscs called ammonoids.
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