mineral
Dyed Pink Dragon Vein Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dye additives
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs), Color: Neon/hot pink (dyed), Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline), Cleavage: None, SG: 2.60-2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs), Color: Neon/hot pink (dyed), Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Trigonal (cryptocrystalline), Cleavage: None, SG: 2.60-2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in silica-rich fluids within volcanic pockets. The 'dragon vein' pattern is typically created through 'heat and quench' treatment where the agate is heated and suddenly cooled to produce fractures, which then absorb dye.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, beadwork, decorative tumbled stones, and as a focus for crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Natural agates do not occur in this vibrant neon pink; the spider-web pattern is an artifact of thermal shock. It gained popularity in late 20th-century lapidary art.
Field identification & locations
Field identification focuses on the waxy luster and conchoidal fracture. The neon color is a dead giveaway for treatment. Check for color concentrated in cracks.
