Ammonite Fossil
Ammonite Fossil is a fossil. It has a Mohs hardness of 3-4 (Mohs scale) and variable, often pearly or glassy luster.
Ammonite Fossil properties
| Type | Fossil |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 3-4 (Mohs scale) |
| Luster | Variable, often pearly or glassy |
| Typical colors | Brown, gray, black, red, and sometimes iridescent |
| Formation | Formed from the remains of ancient marine mollusks; found in sedimentary rock |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3–4 — soft
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