Rock Identifier
Flower Agate (Plume Agate) (Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide) with Spherulitic Inclusions - SiO2) — mineral
mineral

Flower Agate (Plume Agate)

Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide) with Spherulitic Inclusions - SiO2

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink, cream, or beige with white flower-like plumes; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Structure: Cryptocrystalline; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture.

Hardness
6
Color
Pale pink, cream, or beige with white flower-like plumes
Luster
Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink, cream, or beige with white flower-like plumes; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Structure: Cryptocrystalline; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture.

Formation & geological history

Formed through the hollows of volcanic rock where silica-rich fluids cooled. The 'flowers' are actually inclusions of cross-sectioned plumes, often containing Spherulitic Chalcedony. Predominantly sourced from Madagascar.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for lapidary work including high-quality carvings, spheres, and jewelry; highly popular in metaphysical communities for collection.

Geological facts

Flower Agate was only recently discovered in 2018 in Madagascar, making it a relatively new find in the geological world compared to traditional agates.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive 3D white or cream-colored floral plumes suspended within translucent chalcedony. In the field, look for nodules with chalcedony structures specifically in Madagascar basaltic regions.

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