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White Agate
Silicon Dioxide (Chalcedony), SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky color, waxy to vitreous luster, and microcrystalline trigonal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky color, waxy to vitreous luster, and microcrystalline trigonal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica from groundwater in cavities of igneous and sedimentary rocks.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry making as polished beads, decorative carvings, and metaphysical healing items.
Geological facts
Agate is a diverse variety of chalcedony and has been used for ornamentation and talismans since ancient times.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its microcrystalline texture and conchoidal fracture, commonly sourced from Brazil, India, and the USA.
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