mineral
White Agate
SiO2 (Microcrystalline Quartz)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color, waxy to vitreous luster, and cryptocrystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color, waxy to vitreous luster, and cryptocrystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica from groundwater in the cavities of igneous and sedimentary rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, cabochons, beads, and decorative carvings.
Geological facts
Agate has been used since antiquity for ornaments, seals, and healing talismans by ancient civilizations.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its conchoidal fracture and banded patterns; found globally in volcanic rock cavities.
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