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Are iridescent ammonites real?

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Are iridescent ammonites real?
Yes, iridescent ammonite fossils are real. Their eye-catching, multicolored glow is formed from fossilized ammonite shells and is highly coveted by collectors and home decor enthusiasts. Ammonites can be any color, but iridescent ammonites are considered rarer than any solid hue. Browse a selection of iridescent ammonite fossil specimens on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
Large spectacular iridescent ammonite fossil. 75 Million y/o A magnificent example of one of the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Red Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large red iridescent ammonite fossil dating from the late cretaceous period (100.5 – 66 million
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Coral

Iridescent Ammonite wall plate
Located in London, GB
Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil. These creatures lived in the seas between 240
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Collectibles and Curiosities

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
patterns of its internal structure, and the iridescent ammonite with its beautiful lustre. Others are set
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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