gemstone
Flower Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, opaque to translucent pink or white with chalcedony plumes resembling floral clusters, and a vitreous to waxy luster with trigonal crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, opaque to translucent pink or white with chalcedony plumes resembling floral clusters, and a vitreous to waxy luster with trigonal crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids in volcanic cavities, precipitating microcrystalline quartz over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for ornamental carvings, polished gemstones, lapidary art, and crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The distinct flower-like inclusions are actually small chalcedony or quartz aggregations suspended within the translucent matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its translucent chalcedony body filled with opaque white or pink flower-like chalcedony plumes, most famously sourced from Madagascar.
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