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Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (Chalcedony), SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6.5-7, vibrant pink color from artificial dye, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline structure, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6.5-7, vibrant pink color from artificial dye, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline structure, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed via the deposition of silica-rich groundwater in hollows of igneous and sedimentary rocks, later artificially dyed.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stone collections, jewelry making, and ornamental carvings.
Geological facts
Natural agate forms in concentric bands, but porous varieties readily absorb vibrant artificial dyes to enhance visual appeal.
Field identification & locations
Identified by microcrystalline chalcedony bands combined with unnatural, overly saturated color concentrations.
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