mineral

Blue Lace Agate

Chalcedony (SiO2) with trace inclusions

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Sky blue with white/grey bands, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Trigonal/Microcrystalline, Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65

Hardness: 6

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Sky blue with white/grey bands, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Trigonal/Microcrystalline, Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in volcanic rock cavities through the deposition of silica-rich water over millions of years

Uses & applications

High-end jewelry, lapidary carvings, metaphysical collecting, and decorative cabochons

Geological facts

Discoveries of this specific lace pattern were primarily made in Namibia in the 1960s; it is considered one of the rarest varieties of agate

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive light blue color and delicate band patterns. Primarily located in Namibia and parts of South Africa

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