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Dyed Blue Agate Druzy Pendant
Quartz / Chalcedony (SiO2) with artificial color treatment
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; color is dyed bright blue; vitreous to waxy luster; cryptocrystalline structure; conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage; specific gravity around 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; color is dyed bright blue; vitreous to waxy luster; cryptocrystalline structure; conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage; specific gravity around 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in cavities of volcanic and metamorphic rocks through the deposition of silica-rich groundwater over millions of years, later cut, edged with metal, and dyed
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fashion jewelry, pendants, and decorative accessories
Geological facts
Natural agate forms in concentric bands, but stones with sparkly crystal centers like this are known as druzy quartz; they are frequently dyed vibrant colors for the jewelry market
Field identification & locations
Commonly found worldwide where ancient volcanic activity occurred; easily identified by its microcrystalline quartz matrix and sparkling crystal center
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