Agate Geode on Standard

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Gewicht 0,37 kg
Dimensions 4 × 7 × 8 cm
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Agate Geode on Stand from Brazil

Deze Agaat (geode) is doormidden gezaagd, gepolijst en gemonteerd op een zwart gecoate standaard. De totale hoogte, inclusief standaard, varieert tussen de 12 en 15 cm. De standaard heeft een formaat van 5 bij 7 cm. Houd er rekening mee dat kleine imperfecties of krasjes op de zwarte standaard niet altijd te vermijden zijn.

Agate

Agate is a multicoloured variety of chalcedony, characterised by its fine band structures and layered patterns. The colours result from different minerals deposited in layers during formation. Agate has been used for jewellery and decoration for thousands of years because of its attractive appearance and wide variety of shapes.

Major deposits include Brazil, Uruguay, India, the United States and Madagascar. Agate forms in volcanic rocks and is often found in geodes. Its chemical formula is SiOâ‚‚, as it is a form of quartz. Agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

Known variants: Botswana Agate, Crazy Lace Agate, Moss Agate and Flower Agate are some popular and in demand types, each with its own distinctive pattern and colouring.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Agate

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