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Purple Agate
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color due to artificial dying, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color due to artificial dying, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline crystal structure with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the deposition of silica from groundwater in the cavities of igneous and sedimentary rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, polished display specimens, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Natural purple agate is extremely rare, so most specimens on the market are artificially dyed chalcedony.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its microcrystalline texture and conchoidal fracture, commonly sourced from Brazil, India, and Madagascar.
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