Rock Identifier
Blue Lace Agate (Polished Pendant) (Chalcedony (SiO2)) — mineral
mineral

Blue Lace Agate (Polished Pendant)

Chalcedony (SiO2)

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Hardness: 6.5-7, Color: Light blue with white banding/patterns, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Crystal structure: Cryptocrystalline

Hardness
6
Luster
Vitreous to waxy, Crystal structure: Cryptocrystalline
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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7, Color: Light blue with white banding/patterns, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Crystal structure: Cryptocrystalline

Formation & geological history

Formed in cavities of volcanic rocks through the deposition of silica-rich fluids over time.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry and ornamental carvings.

Geological facts

Agate is a banded form of chalcedony. The light blue color and delicate banding give blue lace agate its name.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive light blue color and white banding. Commonly sourced from Namibia and South Africa.