Ammolite: Gem of the West

One of the world's rarest and most beautiful gemstones, Ammolite, is found exclusively in Southern Alberta, beneath the foothills of the Rockies.
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[@jennifereubank3168]

Well done documentary on Ammolite! I'm a life-long rockhound. Ammolite has always been a favorite! I mean, you combine a fossil with a gemstone, how could it not be? However, the Native American story of the buffalo stone and it's significance for them was truly fascinating and my favorite part of this video! I am so happy to see that the local tribe is able to still be blessed by Spirit through this sacred stone. May it always be so.

[@Cynocehali]

Love this, Brought tears to my eyes. I love this gem so much that I got one as my engagement ring to propose with. Nothing has been more beautiful to me than Ammolite.

[@AlcvinRyuzenRamos]

Great doc! Looking forward to working with Ammolite soon!

[@kayjay12465]

I have a beautiful ring with ammolite in and it's stunning. I love it.

[@jdhstudiosjdhstudios1153]

Have a beautiful fossil and rough/cab of ammolite; it is such a beautiful stone that has both prehistoric and native history to it. I’d absolutely hope to get a nice Ammolite fossil from Canada someday

[@sandramerritt1689]

I really enjoyed watching the history of Ammolite, now I know so much more about this precious stone. Really, really interesting to watch, thanks for posting this video.

[@marswaters9560]

Great vid been living here for years didn't know this, but I'm learning something new everyday. Thanks 🌎

[@simonac688.]

Just Amazing and well done tks....

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Great video on a distinctively Canadian gem!

[@sabellamalone551]

I love ammolite and have a good collection. This is a great video. Thanks. I am curious about the song at the end; I just love it. Does anyone know the title? Thanks

[@kathleenmayhugh2246]

wow, I learned so much! thank you

[@joshrundle4108]

Does anyone know WHY these specific ammonite fossils are multicoloured? Like a molecular/geological explanation?

[@schmo7777]

Suspected heat and pressure on certain species shells unique to a specific area. I live there and have collected a couple pieces.

[@mikhail-tikhonov]

Very interesting video👍These ammonites with ammolite are varnished and polished?
Or ammolite is polished without pre-lacquering?

[@lovetoshoplive]

Great Video!

[@TheNecrophiliettes]

Can Mark send me the recording of the song Buffalo Stone? it's a bop

[@tauseefkhan9920]

Awesome gemstone but too fragile 😋

[@shikarisahib6054]

Only fragile in its raw state.
When treated and made into a triplet with a hard quartz cap you have a durable gemstone for use in jewelry.

[@Zachhealy]

A little glue with help

[@schmo7777]

I've broken a few spectacular pieces haha. Need to be careful. Hard to piece back together.

[@plarpman]

This is a gamer moment

[@carliegriffin7229]

💗💗💗💗💗💗♥️♥️♥️

[@MichaelRoyBroughton]

🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰