sedimentary
Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Neon pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Microcrystalline (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.58-2.64
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Neon pink (dyed)
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Neon pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Microcrystalline (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.58-2.64
Formation & geological history
Formed from silica-rich groundwater filling cavities in volcanic or sedimentary rocks over millions of years. This specific specimen has been tumbled and chemically dyed to achieve its neon pink color.
Uses & applications
Decorative purposes, pocket stones, low-cost jewelry, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
The vibrant, uniform neon pink color is not natural for agate; it is achieved through a process called 'staining' where the porous bands of the chalcedony absorb artificial dyes.
Field identification & locations
Identify by looking for concentrations of color in cracks and porous areas; natural agates rarely exhibit this shade of saturated neon pink. Found in rock shops and metaphysical stores worldwide.
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