mineral

Dyed Dragon Vein Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dye

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Vibrant pink/magenta with internal crackle patterns; Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline); Specific Gravity: 2.60-2.65

Hardness: 6
Color: Vibrant pink/magenta with internal crackle patterns
Luster: Vitreous/waxy

Identified May 22, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Vibrant pink/magenta with internal crackle patterns; Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline); Specific Gravity: 2.60-2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed as volcanic silica deposits (agate), then heat-treated and quenched in dye to create the 'dragon vein' crackle effect and neon color.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry making (beads, pendants), decorative ornaments, and metaphysical crystal collecting.

Geological facts

The 'Dragon Vein' appearance is not natural; it is created by heating natural agate and then rapidly cooling it to induce fractures that absorb dyes.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for dye concentrations along cracks; natural agate does not come in neon magenta. Commonly found in gem markets and craft stores rather than natural field sites.

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