mineral
Dyed Dragon Vein Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Cobalt blue/purple with web-like fractures, Luster: Vitreous/Waxy, Structure: Hexagonal (Cryptocrystalline), Specific Gravity: 2.6
- Hardness
- 6
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Cobalt blue/purple with web-like fractures, Luster: Vitreous/Waxy, Structure: Hexagonal (Cryptocrystalline), Specific Gravity: 2.6
Formation & geological history
Formed through volcanic activity filling cavities in host rocks (Agate), followed by heat treatment to create 'crackle' patterns and dye injection to enhance color.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in decorative jewelry, beads, spiritual practice (healing stones), and as a colorful specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
This stone is not naturally this color; it is a variety of chalcedony that has been heat-shocked and dyed. The 'veins' are created by plunging hot agate into cold water.
Field identification & locations
Identify by looking for color concentrations within fractures and the distinct 'web' pattern. Common in mineral shops and bead markets worldwide.
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