This specimen is Banded agate. Cut and Polished into a Flame/ Teardrop shape that is self standing. The stone itself is completely natural, no heat treatment or dyes of any kind - this is surprisingly rare! From greys and browns to blacks with splatterings of whites and blues each piece really holds its own. This particular piece features an incredible Quartz inclusion and phenomenal blue banding!
This specimen is beautiful Agate Slice/Freeform, from the South Island of New Zealand. It features an array of pleasing patterns and a beautiful shiny finish on the Polished flat face!
With a hardness of 6–7 on the Mohs scale, Volcanic Agate is as durable as it is stunning. Formed when water seeped into air pockets in cooling lava, this natural process left behind mesmerizing deposits of iron, quartz, and other minerals. What truly sets agate apart is its unique banded pattern—a captivating blend of translucent chalcedony and crystalline quartz. Under UV light (365nm), this gem reveals a magical greenish glow thanks to the presence of uranyl ions, adding an extra touch of natural wonder to its already enchanting look.
With a hardness of 6–7 on the Mohs scale, Volcanic Agate is as durable as it is stunning. Formed when water seeped into air pockets in cooling lava, this natural process left behind mesmerizing deposits of iron, quartz, and other minerals. What truly sets agate apart is its unique banded pattern—a captivating blend of translucent chalcedony and crystalline quartz. Under UV light (365nm), this gem reveals a magical greenish glow thanks to the presence of uranyl ions, adding an extra touch of natural wonder to its already enchanting look.
