![]() They are in the same family of cephalopods as the squid, octopus, cuttlefish, and the nautilus. Ammonites existed in the seas before they became extinct and fossilized in marine rocks. Originally, Ammonite is a term used to refer to a sub-order of Ammonoids that lived during the Jurassic Period or about 201 million years ago. It was the natural philosopher Pliny the Elder who first called the fossil ammonis cornua (horn of Ammon), likening them to the horns of the Egyptian god Ammon. The name ‘Ammonite’ was inspired by the spiral shape of the fossilized shell, which look like the coiled horns of a ram. It is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and Morocco. The Ammonite has a Mohs hardness of 4 which means it can be scratched by a knife blade. Some Ammonite fossils have rainbow hues or patches of silver all over their bodies. They come in a range of colours like brown, grey, beige, and white. These fossils can be turned into crystalized stones called Ammolites through the process of compression and mineralization. The Physical Properties of AmmoniteĪmmonite fossils have a flat spiralling shell with grooves, ridges, and a wide chamber or opening called phragmocone. There’s a lot of interesting information to be learned about this fossil, starting with its origin and history, and its properties and uses. People also use it to siphon out negative energies dwelling within a space. It is believed to stimulate a person’s life force. The Ammonite is also dubbed as an energy and healing fossil. ![]() The fossil’s coil shape is a visual reminder for people to strive to become a better version of themselves. Constant change – this is the term often associated with the Ammonite. ![]()
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