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Pink Mimbres Agate / Plume Agate
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with mineral inclusions
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, waxy to vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, cryptocrystalline quartz structure with characteristic pink and dark brown banding or plume patterns.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, waxy to vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, cryptocrystalline quartz structure with characteristic pink and dark brown banding or plume patterns.
Formation & geological history
Formed in volcanic environments where silica-rich hydrothermal solutions filled cavities and vesicles in host rocks over millions of years, often in ancient volcanic regions.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary arts, cabochons for jewelry making, and as a prized specimen for rock and mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Agate varieties featuring distinctive pink and purple hues combined with contrasting matrix patterns are highly sought after by lapidaries and collectors for their striking resemblance to abstract landscapes when cut and polished.
Field identification & locations
Can be identified in the field by its conchoidal fracture, waxy luster, and distinctive internal banding visible upon breaking or weathering. Commonly found in regions with historical volcanic activity.
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