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Yellow Agate
Silicon dioxide (chalcedony variety)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline quartz structure with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline quartz structure with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms by the deposition of silica from groundwater in cavities of igneous and sedimentary rocks, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, polished specimens, and metaphysical crystal healing.
Geological facts
Agate has been prized since ancient times for amulets and seals, with the name originating from the Achates River in Sicily.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its waxy luster, hardness, and banded or solid yellow translucent appearance; found globally in volcanic rock cavities.
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