ATTRIBUTES Activating metaphysical powers and inter-dimensional exploration, Ammolite is particularly effective when placed on the soma chakra and third eye. Representing coming full circle and knowing a place for the first time, it has the soul's path encoded within it and is a useful support for rebirthing. Spiritually, this stone takes you deep into your center and into completion. Activating personal empowerment and the spiritual will, Ammolite converts negative energy into a gently flowing positive spiral. A powerful karmic' cleanser, placed on the third eye this stone releases mental obsessions and pastlife soul trnperatlves", Psychologically, Ammolite stimulates survival instincts and the knowledge that you will get there if you persevere. Physically, Ammolite is excellent for anything that needs structure and clarity, relieving birth trauma .that interferes with the craniosacral flow, and is helpful in all craniosacral work. Environmentally, this is an effective earthhealing' stone. Feng Shui masters call Ammolite the Seven Color Prosperity Stone. They believe Ammolite stimulates the flow of qi", life-force, through the body. According to them, this stone is exceedingly fortunate and they suggest keeping one in your home to bring wealth, health, vitality and happiness; and in business premises to promote beneficial business dealings. When worn, the stone is said to impart charisma and sensuous beauty to the wearer.
HEALING Helpful for overall well-being and longevity, cell metabolism, depression, labor pain, osteomyelitis, ostitis and tinnitus; awakening kundalini' energy and cellular memory'; stabilizing the pulse and overcoming degenerative disorders. It supports the cranium and inner ear, lungs and limbs.
POSITION Hold, grid or place as appropriate.
FENG SHUI COLORS Red represents growth and energy; orange stands for creativity and increased libido; green represents wisdom, intellect and entrepreneurship; yellow is associated with wealth; blue represents peace and health.
This information from the Crystal Directory #1.

All of our Ammolite Naturals will show bright colors at some angle. The lower the grade the more of the stone will be dark red or brown when rotated. An experienced goldsmith will set the stone to take advantage of the best angle of view. The higher grades will show the colors through an increasing angle of rotation, with AA stones having 3 or more brilliant colors at all angles.
Reflective Intensity: This refers to the actual brilliance of the gemstone because there is no standard measurement for reflection; this is learned through experience and comparison.
Color Range: This refers to how many colors of the visible light spectrum are present within a particular stone. Top grade stones (AA) have 3 or more brilliant, sharp colors and/or very unique color patterns.
Flaws: Large cracks, surface cracks, poor polish or finishing. Any physical characteristic that detracts from the appearance.
Directional: This refers to the change of colors and intensity when the gem is viewed from different angles and directions.
Each of the previous features influences a gem's grade, however if any one of them is severely negative, it can outweigh the influence of the other factors. The Ammolite industry has not yet created an official grading system. As a gemstone, Ammolite is comparable to Opal because both gemstones have numerous characteristics and variables, making it challenging to create a grading system. In the absence of an official grading system, this is a general outline of the features to be considered when purchasing, based on years of experience.
Chemical Composition: Calcium carbonate
Color: Brilliant iridescent flashes of green, gold, red, and sometimes blue or purple which are the rarest, most valuable and most expensive colors.
Optics: R.1 1.52-1.67
Durability: Hardness 4
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Specific Gravity: 2.8

The story of Ammolite begins over 65 million years ago during the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs ruled the earth, pterosaurs glided overhead in the skies, and the oceans teamed with an enormous variety of aquatic life. Accompanied by tropical climates, the continents were evolving into the shapes and global positions we are familiar with today. During this time the interior of North America was partially submerged under warm shallow Bearpaw Sea, which bordered the developing Rocky Mountains. Today part of this region is eastern Alberta, Canada.

Living in the Bearpaw Sea were many exotic creatures like plesiosaurs, which "flew" through the water like penguins as they diligently fished the shallow waters. In addition to such "monsters" were ancestors of modern sea life such as sharks and turtles. One such ancestor was the ammonites, the predecessor to squids and the south Pacific nautilus.

Ammonites were squid-like creatures with coiled shells containing gas filled chambers, which provided buoyancy. Like modern squids and nautiluses, they propelled themselves through the water with a "jet" and when threatened, clouded the water with ink during their escapes. Ammonites needed such speed and defense, as they were favored as a delicacy by mosasaurs, another predacious marine reptile. Sinking it's peg-like teeth into the coiled shell, a ravenous mosasaur would extract the ammonites squid-shaped body and devour it, discarding the empty shell which then sank to the sea floor. This is where fortunate circumstances came together to create specific conditions for the next step in the birth of a gemstone.

Settling on the sea bottom, the empty ammonite shell was buried in mineral-rich sediment carried there by rivers and streams from the young Rocky Mountains. During the fossilization process, the sediment not only preserved the shell, but also enhanced the shell's colors into iridescent greens, reds, yellows, and rare blues and violets. In 1981, the International Colored Gemstone Commission (ICGC) recognized this new organic gemstone as Ammolite. With finite supply in a very specific area and only one in a hundred of the preserved shells yielding few gemstones, Ammolite is the rarest gemstone in the world! (This information was taken from http://www3.telus.net/Crest/origin. html) 05/25/2001.