Ultra-Rare Ammonite Fossil with Gem-Quality Ammolite – Okanagan, BC
Ultra-Rare Ammonite Fossil with Gem-Quality Ammolite – Okanagan, BC
Weight: 8.8 lb
This is not a full specimen but still rare to the area 1/1
Dimensions: 8.5" wide x 8" tall
Origin: Okanagan Region, British Columbia, Canada
Colors: Brilliant red, green, with flashes of blue and purple
Unearthed from the Okanagan region of British Columbia, this one-of-a-kind ammonite fossil is an exceptional and highly unusual discovery. To date, it is the only known specimen from this locality, making it not just rare — but potentially unique.
🌈 Natural Ammolite Beauty
The surface of this ancient marine fossil shimmers with vibrant, gem-grade ammolite, displaying intense red and green hues, along with elusive flashes of blue and purple — a color spectrum that only occurs under extremely rare fossilization conditions. Its iridescent luster rivals even the finest finds from Alberta’s Bearpaw Formation.
🌀 What is Ammonite?
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine mollusks, related to modern-day squid and octopuses. They thrived in Earth’s oceans for over 300 million years before vanishing during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, around 66 million years ago. Their coiled shells, divided into chambers, are iconic fossils found around the world — but not often with the color and preservation seen here.
💎 How Ammolite is Formed
Over millions of years, under the right conditions of pressure, mineralization, and lack of oxygen, the shell of an ammonite can fossilize into a gemstone known as ammolite — composed mainly of aragonite (a crystal form of calcium carbonate). Ammolite’s colors form from micro-layer interference, where light reflects and refracts within ultra-thin layers, much like opal or butterfly wings. This natural process produces stunning, vivid colors that shift with the light.
🧬 Two Names, One Origin
Ammonite refers to the fossilized remains of the ancient creature.
Ammolite is the term used for the iridescent, gemstone-quality layer formed on the fossil's surface. Only certain ammonites, under the rarest geological conditions, become ammolite-bearing.
🔥 Why This Piece is Special
Only known specimen of its kind from the Okanagan region.
Brilliant color play with deep reds, vibrant greens, and subtle blue-purple flashes.
Large and beautifully preserved shell structure .
Incredible weight and presence at 8.8 lbs — a showstopper for any collection.
This ammonite fossil is more than a display piece — it's a conversation starter, a slice of deep time, and a geological marvel. Whether you're a fossil collector, gemstone enthusiast, or natural history curator, this is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition.
Ultra-Rare Ammonite Fossil with Gem-Quality Ammolite – Okanagan, BC
Weight: 8.8 lb
This is not a full specimen but still rare to the area 1/1
Dimensions: 8.5" wide x 8" tall
Origin: Okanagan Region, British Columbia, Canada
Colors: Brilliant red, green, with flashes of blue and purple
Unearthed from the Okanagan region of British Columbia, this one-of-a-kind ammonite fossil is an exceptional and highly unusual discovery. To date, it is the only known specimen from this locality, making it not just rare — but potentially unique.
🌈 Natural Ammolite Beauty
The surface of this ancient marine fossil shimmers with vibrant, gem-grade ammolite, displaying intense red and green hues, along with elusive flashes of blue and purple — a color spectrum that only occurs under extremely rare fossilization conditions. Its iridescent luster rivals even the finest finds from Alberta’s Bearpaw Formation.
🌀 What is Ammonite?
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine mollusks, related to modern-day squid and octopuses. They thrived in Earth’s oceans for over 300 million years before vanishing during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, around 66 million years ago. Their coiled shells, divided into chambers, are iconic fossils found around the world — but not often with the color and preservation seen here.
💎 How Ammolite is Formed
Over millions of years, under the right conditions of pressure, mineralization, and lack of oxygen, the shell of an ammonite can fossilize into a gemstone known as ammolite — composed mainly of aragonite (a crystal form of calcium carbonate). Ammolite’s colors form from micro-layer interference, where light reflects and refracts within ultra-thin layers, much like opal or butterfly wings. This natural process produces stunning, vivid colors that shift with the light.
🧬 Two Names, One Origin
Ammonite refers to the fossilized remains of the ancient creature.
Ammolite is the term used for the iridescent, gemstone-quality layer formed on the fossil's surface. Only certain ammonites, under the rarest geological conditions, become ammolite-bearing.
🔥 Why This Piece is Special
Only known specimen of its kind from the Okanagan region.
Brilliant color play with deep reds, vibrant greens, and subtle blue-purple flashes.
Large and beautifully preserved shell structure .
Incredible weight and presence at 8.8 lbs — a showstopper for any collection.
This ammonite fossil is more than a display piece — it's a conversation starter, a slice of deep time, and a geological marvel. Whether you're a fossil collector, gemstone enthusiast, or natural history curator, this is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition.