Geological Profile
Type: Fossil (extinct marine mollusc)
Age: Approximately 65 to 400 million years old
Structure: External spiral shell, chambered
Composition: Primarily aragonite or calcite (CaCO₃), depending on preservation
Hardness: Varies (typically 3.5 – 4 on Mohs Scale for fossilised form)
Appearance: Spiral shape with ridges or banding; may be polished or raw; colours range from earthy brown to iridescent depending on mineralisation
Common Sources:
Ammonites are found globally, especially in Madagascar, Morocco, Canada, Russia, and England. Madagascan Ammonites are among the most popular in crystal shops, often beautifully polished or sliced into matching pairs.
Formation:
Ammonites were marine molluscs with coiled, chambered shells, related to modern-day squid and nautilus. After death, their shells were buried in sediment. Over millions of years, mineral-rich waters replaced the organic materials, turning them into stone. Some developed opalescent or rainbow-like surfaces due to aragonite preservation (ammolite), while others fossilised in earthy calcite or silica.
Interesting Fact:
The name "Ammonite" comes from the Egyptian god Ammon, whose ram’s horn was said to resemble the spiral shell. Their fossils are often used to date other rock layers and are a key marker in geological time.
Metaphysical Insight
Ammonites are associated with earth energy, evolution, and cyclical change. Their spiral form symbolises life's natural rhythms — growth, release, and renewal. Often used in grounding and transformational work, they are also linked to ancient knowledge and protective energy.
Energy Associations
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Chakras: Root, Third Eye
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Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Virgo
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Element: Earth
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Planetary Influence: Earth, Saturn
Emotional & Spiritual Benefits
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Grounds and stabilises energy during change or transition
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Encourages releasing outdated beliefs and patterns
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Symbolises personal evolution and natural growth
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Enhances connection to ancestral and earth wisdom
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Used as a protective fossil in ritual or space clearing
Common Uses
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Placed in homes or sacred spaces for grounding and protection
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Carried or displayed as a reminder of resilience and natural flow
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Used in energy healing to connect with ancient earth energy
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Paired with crystals like Smoky Quartz or Petrified Wood for deep grounding
Affirmation:
"I honour the past and move forward with grounded purpose and wisdom."
Disclaimer
Crystals and fossils are natural forms from the earth. The item you receive may be different from the exact image you see. They have their own imperfections, shapes and colours, and no two pieces are identical. All metaphysical properties are spiritual in nature and are intended to complement, not replace, medical or professional advice.