• Hardness

  6.5 - 7.0.

• Occurrence

  Worldwide. A member of the chalcedony family (micro-crystalline quartz).

• Appearance

  Agate is a banded colored stone found in nodular masses associated with volcanic lavas. The curved banding is distinct from other forms of chalcedony. Agate, being porous, is often dyed or stained. Large agates are often cut in half and dyed to form attractive bookends. Agate occurs in a variety of forms, including petrified wood, which has had it's organic matter replaced by agate.

• Enhancements

  Agate is often dyed with bright colors.

  More information on gemstone enhancements.

• Blue Lace Agate

• Botswana Agate

• Cameo

• Crazy Lace Agate

• Dendritic Agate

• Dyed Agate

• Fire Agate

• Moss Agate

• Russian Agate

• Tree Agate

• Agate

  • Item #AGT325
    	15.21 ct.
    	23.1x16.2mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	Black
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    Part is clear and translucent.
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 34.99

  • Item #AGT388
    	31.30 ct.
    	30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT389
    	26.24 ct.
    	30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With an area of red orange
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT390
    	26.25 ct.
    	30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With red orange swirl
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT391
    	22.91 ct.
    	30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With areas of red orange, yellow orange and white
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT392
    	22.65 ct.
    	30.0x22.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With an area of dark and light red orange
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT377
    	14.75 ct.
    	17.6x16.9mm Cabochon, Heart Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With areas of lighter and darker red orange. Pendant
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT379
    	33.36 ct.
    	23.8x22.4mm Cabochon, Heart Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With bands of light brown and grey. Pendant
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT380
    	30.69 ct.
    	24.6x22.4mm Cabochon, Heart Cut
    	White
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    With bands of light brown and grey. Pendant
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

  • Item #AGT286
    	16.42 ct.
    	30.1x22.3mm Arrowhead Cut
    	Medium
    	Brownish Orangy Red
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    with areas of black and white
    reddish Agate Chalcedony	$ 29.99

  • Item #AGT288
    	12.59 ct.
    	30.3x21.7mm Arrowhead Cut
    	Medium
    	Brownish Orangy Red
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    Reddish Agate Chalcedony	$ 24.99

  • Item #AGT289
    	10.70 ct.
    	26.8x21.6mm Arrowhead Cut
    	Medium
    	Strong Orangy Red
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    with areas of lighter brown
    Reddish Agate Chalcedony	$ 19.99

  • Item #AGT290
    	17.95 ct.
    	32.8x23.9mm Arrowhead Cut
    	Medium
    	Strong Green-Blue
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    with areas of lighter brown and white
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 34.99

  • Item #AGT385
    	36.95 ct.
    	26.2x15.3mm Briolette
    	Extremely Light
    	Brownish Yellowish Orange
    	Translucent
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    Blemish and scratch on the side. Non- returnable
    Agate Chalcedony	$ 9.99

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