Rare Agate Specimen: A Unique Agate Geode Slice with Calcite
This gallery-grade specimen showcases a natural interplay between calcite and agate. Initially, the calcite formed in an aesthetically pleasing twin formation, and over time, agate gradually took shape around it, framing it perfectly. The result is a visually stunning specimen that highlights nature's ability to craft intricate, layered works of art.
Calcite is a very stable mineral; in this case, it formed before the agate and is now effectively sealed off by the surrounding agate. Essentially, the natural processes that formed these minerals ensure that the calcite remains intact, preserving its beauty almost indefinitely.
The agate layers appear primarily as blue laces, with some bandings featuring white tones. Crowning it all, a layer of intense purple crystals has found its way to the center, adding a sparkling quality to the specimen.
It is important to note that this agate geode remains in its purest form, with no treatments applied.
An outstanding specimen, this lace agate is sure to be an amazing addition to your crystal collection. Check out the photos for more details, and feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or specific requests. 🤍
How Were the Laced Agate Layers Formed?
It's truly fascinating: agates normally form inside bubbles or cavities of igneous (volcanic) basalt and, over time, are filled with layers of water with high concentrations of silica. The water is slowly evaporated, forming a layer of silica gelatin, and then a new layer is created. This process occurs very slowly, and each layer contains different impurities, forming the distinct colored bands. Fantastic, right?
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Crystal Type & Formation: Rare Calcite in Agate Specimen (Cut, Polished, RAW, no enhancing treatment)
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Color: Amber, White, and Blue
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Quantity: 1 - The item you see is the item you get
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Size (on Stand):
- Weight: 1790g (3.9 lb)
- Height: 28 cm (11.0 in)
- Width: 15 cm (5.9 in)
- Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)
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Agate Origin: Soledade, Brazil
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Base: Self-Standing
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Ethically Sourced: Responsibly extracted respecting local communities and environment
The E2D Crystals and Minerals Mission
It's been a long journey to bring you the best quality minerals and crystals from Brazil while making sure that every item we sell was ethically sourced. We are proud to announce that all the crystals and minerals we showcase here were sourced from only small miners and lapidaries. This gives them the opportunity to have better selling prices, leading the path for the development of the whole supply chain, especially for those who need it most—the miners.
Please note: this is a natural gemstone and is sold as is. We have tried our best to take pictures with the utmost care; slight differences from the original articles are possible due to the color settings of monitor screens.
Shipping Information
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As the buyer, you should be aware of the possible:
- Delays from customs inspection.
- Import duties and taxes which buyers must pay.
- Brokerage fees are payable at the point of delivery.
