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| Mineral: |
quartz |
| Gem: |
moss agate (cryptocrystalline) |
| Size: |
30 mm x 40 mm |
| Carat: |
50+ ct |
| Cut: |
cabochon |
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| Origin: |
unknown |
| General Info: |
Agate (achates) was named from the river Achates, now the Drillo, in Sicily, where the stone was first identified. It is cryptocrystalline quartz (micro crystals) usually with a banded pattern (although not always). |
| Additional Information |
| It is a form of agate with embedded filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. The "moss" has no relationship to organic matter, but simply resembles the look of moss. It can be green, but may also be brown, red, pink, or black. This agate has manly brown and red moss enclosed by the clear chalcedony. Cab cut by author. |
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