Pyritized ammonite geode cabochon, 44x32x6 mm

Description

Pyritized ammonite geode cabochon
Size: 44x32x6 mm
Origin: Russia
Today the best Ammonites are found on the banks of the Volga River near the Russian city of Ulyanovsk (formerly Simbirsk and the birthplace of Lenin). These stunning cabochons are the result of Pyrite replacing the original bone structure of the Ammonite. There are various shades of brown, beige, black, tan and white. Throughout many of the pieces are swirls and pockets of Pyrite drusy.