Exposing Ammonite Fossils & the CRYSTALS Hiding Inside!

Do These Ammonite Fossils Have CRYSTALS Inside?! Let's cut 14 of them and find out! WELCOME to Taylor's Rocksmithery channel! Join me as I dive deeper into the world working rocks! I share my rockhounding, rock cutting, rock polishing and other fun projects on here! Subscribe with notifications ON! Want some of my polished minerals/fossils? Check out my ETSY https://taylorsrocksmithery.etsy.com Tools I use and Where to find them: Hi Tech Diamond Saws (code TAYLOR) https://hitechdiamond.com/?aff=391 CabKing Units (code TAYLOR) https://cabking.com/?aff=343 Rock Suppliers: The Gem Shop (code TAYLOR) https://thegemshop.com/ JH Kalmore (code TAYLOR) https://www.jhkalmore.com/ Agate Bay (code TAYLOR) https://agatebay.de/en/collections/al... All Other Links:https://linktr.ee/TaylorsRocksmithery 00:00 Intro 00:37 Cutting Ammonites 01:44 How do Ammonites have crystals inside them? 02:32 First Ammonite Reveals 06:23 Cutting MORE Ammonites 11:35 Polishing Ammonites 12:56 Secret Lapidary Tool 14:02 Ammonites All Polished 14:46 Ammonite Slideshow PO BOX: Taylor's RocksmitheryPo Box 3139Duluth, MN 55803 Watch the process of cutting ammonites to see if there are crystals inside. This video demonstrates how to slice and polish fossils. Fossil enthusiasts often wonder what lies beneath the outer shell of a specimen. This video focuses on the technical side of cutting ammonites, showing the steps required to expose internal structures. Whether you are a collector looking to improve your own display pieces or simply curious about fossil preparation, this walkthrough provides a clear look at the equipment and methods needed to get professional results. After using a specialized saw to open the specimens, the process continues with polishing fossils to bring out their natural luster. You will see how to assess the quality of the internal crystals and determine which pieces are worth further refinement. This guide explains the practical steps of rock cutting and how to handle delicate materials without causing damage. Subscribe for weekly fossil preparation tutorials, and let me know in the comments if you prefer raw or polished specimens. #rocksmithing #geology #lapidary