Beautiful opalescent heart - Ammolite Heart

An opalescent Ammolite heart from Canada, Alberta. The individual iridescence anatomy shows a flame pattern typical of the Bearpaw formation.

Flame patterns in Ammolite occur when the original aragonite lamellae are irregularly oriented. The reflection angles change in linear areas, creating the visual impression of flickering flame lines across the surface of the gemstone.

Such flame patterns are considered a particularly dynamic variant in the Ammolite market; the piece 'comes alive' visually when the light source moves. Static iridescence with consistent color distribution, on the other hand, is the quieter classification.

The heart-shaped carving is a classic processing tradition. The polished exterior highlights the flame pattern from multiple angles.

A Canadian collector's item with a dynamic flame pattern and Bearpaw-specific iridescence anatomy.