mineral

Dyed Dragon Vein Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Neon pink (artificially dyed); Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline); Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65

Hardness: 6
Color: Neon pink (artificially dyed)
Luster: Vitreous/waxy

Identified May 22, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Neon pink (artificially dyed); Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline); Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed via volcanic activity where silica-rich fluids fill cavities in lava flows. This specific 'dragon vein' appearance is created by heat-treating natural agate and quenching it in cold dye to induce internal fractures which absorb the color.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry making, costume beads, decorative cabochons, and metaphysical collecting.

Geological facts

Dragon vein agate is not a natural variety of agate in its finished state; the 'veins' are micro-fractures induced by man-made thermal shock. Natural agate has been used by humans for over 3,000 years, originally sourced from the Achates River in Sicily.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by checking for unnaturally vibrant colors concentrated in internal cracks/veins. Natural agate is rarely this neon pink. Look for a waxy luster and conchoidal fracture if broken. Common in Brazil, India, and USA.

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