2" Polished Cut Agate Geode Crystal Quarts Chalcedony Mineral Specimen

Location: Brazil

Weight: 2.1 Ounces

Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick 

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Agate is a captivating name given to many varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral belonging to the Quartz family. Its origins trace back to the Achates River in Sicily, where these stunning stones were first uncovered. Typically layered or striped, some agates boast striking "eye" patterns or vibrant flecks of color, while others contain fossilized treasures or present a solid appearance. Known as the Earth’s rainbow, Agate’s bold concentric bands showcase nearly every color nature can conjure, even revealing a mysterious colorless form.

Agate has been found in association with Neolithic artifacts, historically serving as both a healing amulet and decorative piece since Babylonian times. Its therapeutic applications persisted through ancient Greek and Egyptian societies, eventually spreading across Africa, the Middle East, and into Russia. This mineral also catalyzed the development of a distinguished stone-cutting and polishing industry in Germany, which thrived from the 15th to 19th centuries and remains active today.