gemstone
Blue Lace Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, pale blue color with white lacy bands, waxy to vitreous luster, and a microcrystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, pale blue color with white lacy bands, waxy to vitreous luster, and a microcrystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and cavities within volcanic rocks from silica-rich solutions deposited over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used for making tumbled stones, beads, carved ornaments, and decorative jewelry.
Geological facts
It is a variety of banded chalcedony known for its calming pastel blue banding patterns, primarily sourced from Namibia and South Africa.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive light blue and white banded appearance and waxy luster; found globally in volcanic cavity infillings.
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