0.48 lbs, 3.7"x2.9"x0.8" Dendrite Agate Freeform Reiki Energy Crystal, B37480
Origin: Madagascar
Made in: Madagascar
Conversion Measurement:
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 1 inch = 25.4 mm
- 454 grams = 1 lbs
- 1 kilograms (1000 grams) = 2.2 lbs
- 227 grams = 0.5 lbs or 8 oz.
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Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a fine-grained, microcrystalline form of quartz, that is characterized by its concentric color banding and often translucent appearance, with colors caused by microscopic inclusions of iron oxide minerals.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
· Type of Quartz:
Agate is a type of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, which is a mineral composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2).
· Formation:
Agate forms within cavities of rocks, typically igneous rocks, where silica-rich groundwater deposits and crystallizes over time, forming banded layers.
· Banding:
The characteristic feature of agate is its banding, which are concentric layers of color, often caused by microscopic inclusions of iron oxide minerals.
· Colors:
Agate comes in a wide array of colors, including white, gray, yellowish-brown, reddish-brown, and sometimes blue or green, depending on the type and amount of mineral inclusions.
· Uses:
Agate is a popular gemstone used for carvings, beads, cabochons, and ornamental objects, prized for its toughness and beauty.
· Varieties:
There are many varieties of agate, including moss agate (with tree-like inclusions), blue lace agate (with pale blue banding), and fire agate (with iridescent phenomena), among others.
· Other Names:
Agate is sometimes referred to as "banded chalcedony" due to its characteristic banding pattern.
