Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.
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Image: Canadian Ammolite
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I could never pick just one color. With this ammonite, I can have them all. Well, that's all in my head. Color really doesn't exist. It all in our heads, color that is.
ReplyDeleteIt is like a rainbow captured in a jewel. Would make a nice plot point for a story.
ReplyDeleteWherever there is sunshine and rainbows, the Rainbow Thief lurks. He steals the soul of the rainbow and darkness covers the town. Can our plucky hero track him down and bring the light back, or will the world be covered in shadow?