Agate On support - Height: 19 cm - Width: 10 cm- 1 kg - (1)
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Polished agate mounted on a black metal base, with concentric colour bands, originating from Brazil; 19 cm high, 10 cm wide, and weighing 1 kg.
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Description from the seller
This is a polished banded agate piece mounted on a black metal base. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which in turn is a microcrystalline form of quartz.
It is characterized by its multicolored concentric bands.
It forms in cavities of volcanic rocks from silica-rich solutions that solidify over millions of years.
Seller's Story
We are a team of passionate geologists and excavators who have turned our hobby into a mission.
Our Specialty? 100% authentic, high-quality fossils extracted directly from the rich phosphate mines of North Africa.
How We Do It? We travel, search, and personally excavate each piece, ensuring its provenance and quality.
Where to Find Us? We bring ancient history to Europe, exhibiting our collection of fossils and minerals at major fairs and exhibitions.
We offer fragments of Earth's history, with guaranteed authenticity from the mine
Translated by Google TranslateThis is a polished banded agate piece mounted on a black metal base. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which in turn is a microcrystalline form of quartz.
It is characterized by its multicolored concentric bands.
It forms in cavities of volcanic rocks from silica-rich solutions that solidify over millions of years.
Seller's Story
We are a team of passionate geologists and excavators who have turned our hobby into a mission.
Our Specialty? 100% authentic, high-quality fossils extracted directly from the rich phosphate mines of North Africa.
How We Do It? We travel, search, and personally excavate each piece, ensuring its provenance and quality.
Where to Find Us? We bring ancient history to Europe, exhibiting our collection of fossils and minerals at major fairs and exhibitions.
We offer fragments of Earth's history, with guaranteed authenticity from the mine
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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Agate
Mineral Form
On support
Weight
1 kg
Country of Origin
Brazil
Height
19 cm
Width
10 cm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
