mineral
Pink Dyed Agate Geode Slice
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Hardness: 6.5-7 Mohs; Color: Bright pink (dyed) with concentric bands of translucency; Luster: Vitreous to waxy (polished surface); Structure: Cryptocrystalline quartz; Cleavage: None
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Bright pink (dyed) with concentric bands of translucency
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy (polished surface)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 Mohs; Color: Bright pink (dyed) with concentric bands of translucency; Luster: Vitreous to waxy (polished surface); Structure: Cryptocrystalline quartz; Cleavage: None
Formation & geological history
Formation occurs when silica-rich fluids fill cavities (vug) in volcanic rock or sedimentary formations over millions of years. This specific slice has been artificially dyed pink to enhance its visual appeal.
Uses & applications
Primarily used as decorative items, coasters, jewelry pendants, and for display in metaphysical or crystal collections.
Geological facts
Agates are traditionally identified by their banded appearance. The vibrant 'neon' pink color seen here is not natural; natural agates typically come in shades of brown, gray, and white.
Field identification & locations
Identify by looking for concentric banding and shell-like (conchoidal) fractures. Common in Brazil. Collectors should be aware that intense magenta or blue shades in agates are almost always the result of chemical dyes.
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