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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Ammonite
the spiral of timeThe fossil shell of a sea creature that lived in the oceans for millions of years and died out with the dinosaurs. Traditionally kept for change, growth and a sense of time.
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Said to help withChange, growth and grounding
ChakraRoot, by most traditions
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBrowns, greys and creams, some with a pearly shine
HardnessAbout 3.5 to 4 out of 10, handle with care
What it isA fossil: the shell of an extinct sea creature, slowly replaced by minerals
Meaning
What ammonite is said to do
Where the name comes from
Named after the Egyptian god Ammon, often shown with curling ram’s horns: the Roman writer Pliny called these fossils Ammonis cornua, the horns of Ammon. In Whitby, an old legend says St Hilda turned the local snakes to stone, which is why the town’s coat of arms carries ammonites.
Its perfect spiral has made it a stone for change and growth, and a reminder of how old the earth is.
Traditionally said to help with
ChangeThe spiral is an old symbol of growth and change, so it’s kept through new chapters.
GroundingA fossil millions of years old, many people find it puts a busy day in perspective.
AbundanceIn feng shui traditions a spiral fossil is often placed in the home for prosperity.
CuriosityA real piece of prehistory, and a favourite with children who love fossils.
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Everyday ammonite
How to use it
1On a shelfA half ammonite shows off its chambers best where light falls on the cut face.
2In your pocketA small whole ammonite to turn over in your hand.
3For a young collectorA first fossil for a child who loves dinosaurs.
4As a giftA piece of prehistory for someone starting something new.
Care card
Looking after your ammonite
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Keep it dryBrush off dust with a soft dry brush. Don’t soak it: water can get into the fossil and some can crack or decay over time.
Questions
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Ammonite
the spiral of timeThe fossil shell of an ancient sea creature. Traditionally kept for change, growth and grounding.
Shop ammonite · from £3Said to help withChange, growth and grounding
ChakraRoot, by most traditions
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBrowns, greys and creams, some with a pearly shine
HardnessAbout 3.5 to 4 out of 10, handle with care
What it isA fossil: the shell of an extinct sea creature, slowly replaced by minerals
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What ammonite is said to do
Named after the Egyptian god Ammon and his ram’s horns. In Whitby, legend says St Hilda turned the local snakes into these stone spirals.
ChangeThe spiral is an old symbol of growth and change, so it’s kept through new chapters.
GroundingA fossil millions of years old, many people find it puts a busy day in perspective.
AbundanceIn feng shui traditions a spiral fossil is often placed in the home for prosperity.
CuriosityA real piece of prehistory, and a favourite with children who love fossils.
Care cardLooking after your ammonite
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Keep it dryBrush off dust with a soft dry brush. Don’t soak it: water can get into the fossil and some can crack or decay over time.
How to use it
1On a shelfA half ammonite shows off its chambers best where light falls on the cut face.
2In your pocketA small whole ammonite to turn over in your hand.
3For a young collectorA first fossil for a child who loves dinosaurs.
4As a giftA piece of prehistory for someone starting something new.
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