mineral
Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5-7, Color: Yellow, orange, brown, banded, Luster: Waxy to vitreous, Crystal structure: Cryptocrystalline, Cleavage: None
- Hardness
- 6
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7, Color: Yellow, orange, brown, banded, Luster: Waxy to vitreous, Crystal structure: Cryptocrystalline, Cleavage: None
Formation & geological history
Formed by deposition of silica from groundwater in cavities of igneous rocks.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative items, and lapidary arts.
Geological facts
Agates are often found as nodules in volcanic rocks or ancient lavas.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic banding and translucency. Found globally in volcanic areas.
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