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Dyed Agate Tower
Silicon dioxide (Quartz variety, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant magenta color from artificial dye, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant magenta color from artificial dye, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the deposition of silica in underground cavities and volcanic vesicles over millions of years, later artificially cut and dyed.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for home decor, crystal healing, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Natural agate forms in concentric bands, but vibrant pink, purple, and blue varieties are almost always artificially enhanced with dye.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its banded microcrystalline structure combined with unnaturally bright, saturated coloration.
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