Ammolite patterns are created by the size and shape of the scales, the presence or absence of fractures and/or black lines, and colors. Pattern names are used fairly loosely and, to some extent, pattern name can be an individual preference. But the more ammolite you see, the more patterns you recognize.

Dragonskin - small scales, reminding one of the skin on a dragon or lizard
Checkerboard - larger, blockier pattern than dragonskin
Cobblestone - like the uneven, irregular appearance of a cobblestone street
Ribbon / Banded / Striped - colors run in wide to thin bands
Wave / Ripple - water surface ripples (or their shadows) trapped in the stone
Sheet / Foil - no visible scales, although fractures and lines may be present
Moonglow - luminescent glow, 1-2 colors, usually no fractures or other lines
Paintbrush - broad strokes of color
Lava Lamp - globules of color
Feather - includes small tendrils resembling feathers
Desert - the look of dry, parched land, with black lines a major feature.
Pin Fire - small scales emit sparks of light as the stone is turned
Flash Fire - larger scales emit vivid flashes of light as the stone is turned

There are 2 other "patterns" commonly referred to. I am putting these two separate, as I think they are more of a color variation of the above patterns.

Floral / Flower Garden - Bright red splotches, usually against a green background, resembling poppies in a field.

Stained Glass - there are some stones that just don’t fit into any of the above patterns, and that are best described as stained glass. There are others that still fit into one of the above categories, but the quality of the color and light in the stone is the same as the color and light produced by a richly colored leaded glass window. It is something that can’t really be described, but once seen, is unforgettable.

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