1.7" Natural Polished Red Silk Banded Agate Chalcedony Mineral Specimen

Location: Madagascar

Weight: 1.7 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.7 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick 

The item pictured is the one you will receive.  

Agate, a captivating variety of banded Chalcedony from the Quartz family, owes its name to the Achates River in Sicily, its source. With striking layers and stripes, this mineral can showcase unique "eye" patterns, colorful specks, fossilized inclusions, or even solid hues. Often called the Earth’s rainbow, agate’s concentric bands display nearly every natural color imaginable, including clear forms. This polished red silk banded specimen offers a stunning glimpse into nature’s artistry, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Agate’s story rocks the ages—unearthed alongside Neolithic relics, it served as powerful healing amulets and dazzling decoration since the days of Babylon. Its mystical medicinal reputation spread through ancient Greece and Egypt, blazing a trail across Africa, the Middle East, and into Russia. This fierce stone ignited Germany’s legendary stone cutting and polishing scene that dominated from the 15th to 19th centuries—and it's still alive today. Own a piece of this bold legacy and let its energy fuel your collection.