noun
- Fossilized shells of ammonites, often iridescent and used as gemstones or collectibles.
Usage: plural of ammolite; primarily geological and gemological term
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of ammolites from the Cretaceous period.
- Ammolites are prized by jewelry makers for their brilliant iridescent colors.
- Collectors search riverbeds for ammolites to add to their fossil collections.
- The ammolites in this region are particularly well-preserved due to the mineral-rich sediment.
- She wore a pendant made from polished ammolite that shimmered with rainbow hues.