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Dyed Agate
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with artificial colorant
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6.5 to 7; vibrant pink color due to artificial dyeing; vitreous to waxy luster; microcrystalline quartz structure.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7; vibrant pink color due to artificial dyeing; vitreous to waxy luster; microcrystalline quartz structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed via the deposition of silica-rich groundwater in hollows of volcanic and metamorphic rocks, later artificially dyed.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, polished display specimens, and budget-friendly jewelry.
Geological facts
Natural agate forms in concentric bands, but the intense pink color in this specimen is artificially enhanced through chemical dyeing.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by unnatural, vibrant coloration that often penetrates fractures more heavily than dense crystalline areas.
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