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Pink Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color with dendritic or flower-like inclusions, waxy to vitreous luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color with dendritic or flower-like inclusions, waxy to vitreous luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica-rich groundwater in hollows of volcanic and metamorphic rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry making, ornamental carvings, spiritual crystal healing practices, and as a popular collector specimen.
Geological facts
Many bright pink agates on the market are artificially dyed to enhance their visual appeal, though natural pink varieties do exist.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its conchoidal fracture, waxy luster, and resistance to steel scratching; commonly found globally in volcanic rock cavities.
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