6.1" Polished Cut Agate Geode Crystal Quarts Chalcedony Mineral Specimen Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 8 Ounces

Dimensions: 6.1 Inches Long, 5.5 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick 

Comes with a free stand.

The item pictured is the one you will receive.  

Agate encompasses many varieties of banded Chalcedony, a Quartz family mineral named after the Achates River in Sicily, its source. Known for its striking layers or stripes, agate can feature unique "eye" patterns, colorful specks, fossilized inclusions, or appear solid. Often called the Earth’s rainbow, its concentric bands display nearly every natural color imaginable, including a rare, clear variety. This captivating mineral specimen effortlessly combines natural beauty with geological significance, making it a stunning addition to any collection.

Agate holds a special place in history, found alongside Neolithic artifacts and valued as a healing amulet and decorative item since Babylonian times. Its use for medicinal purposes extended through ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures and spread across Africa, the Middle East, and into Russia. This remarkable stone also inspired a famous stone-cutting and polishing tradition in Germany that thrived between the 15th and 19th centuries and remains alive today. Owning an agate connects you to this rich heritage and enduring craftsmanship.