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Ammolite - A Star of the Canadian Cretaceous
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Ammolite - A Star of the Canadian Cretaceous

As a geologist who’s worked in Calgary how could I not love ammolite - a stunning rainbow-colored gem derived from fossilized ammonite shells? The best material is found only in Alberta, Canada - it’s rare, beautiful, geologically meaningful, and stunning!

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Malachite - A Human History Gem
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Malachite - A Human History Gem

A vivid to dark green color catches your eye. Beautifully banded in pastel to deeply saturated green to maybe a bit of bluish green. Once you’ve seen it, you never forget it. Just about everyone recognizes this distinctive gemstone – malachite! This gemstone has been an important part of human history and lead to the end of the Stone Age! Come see what else you didn't know about this intriguing gemstone!

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