Description
Here is a very rare beautiful turquoise agate slice. Its a tough one to let go of to be honest! Free stand included
Weighs 116g dims 11cm x 12xcm x3cm
Crystal Information
Agate is a common rock formation, consisting of chalcedony and quartz as its primary components, with a wide variety of colours. Agates are primarily formed within volcanic and metaphoric rocks. The ornamental use of agate was common in Ancient Greece, in assorted jewellery and in the seal stones of Greek warriors while quartz bead necklaces with pierced and polished agate date back to the 3rd millennium.
Agate is a versatile gemstone that is often used in jewellery making. Agate is favoured for its durability, with a Mohs scale hardness rating of 6.5-7. It is known for its colourful, banded patterns and wide range of hues. Agate is found in a wide range of colours, including shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink, as well as black and white.
