{"product_id":"blue-agate-geode-half-14","title":"Blue Agate Slab - 3.1 x 4.8 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall and low, this Blue Agate Slab spreads wide across a shallow profile with a heavy black outer band and a pale grey-white interior opening at the centre. A distinct crystalline growth stands within that opening, coarse and irregular against the smooth banded surround. The dark rim is thick relative to the piece's overall size, which concentrates the pale interior into a compact bright zone. The polish is high, the base cut flat, and the piece is among the lightest in this consignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded Agate is traditionally associated with balance and harmony, and secondarily with grounding and protection. Small low specimens are easily placed and are commonly kept somewhere they will be seen at close range through the day, on a desk, windowsill, or beside a keyboard. Agate at this scale is also among the most portable geode formats, and pieces like this often serve as a first substantial specimen or a gift where a large stone would be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Balance \u0026amp; Harmony\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Root, Sacral\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Gemini, Virgo\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Tiger, Rooster\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Mercury\u003cbr\u003eElements: Earth, Fire\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Banded Agate\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003cbr\u003eForm: Slice\/Slab\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 80 mm (3.1 inches) H x 122 mm (4.8 inches) W\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 435 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanded Agate is a chalcedony variety of the quartz family, silicon dioxide at Mohs 7, formed by successive silica deposition within a cavity in host rock. The distinct crystal growth standing in the open centre of this piece marks the transition from banded accretion, where silica builds flat against the cavity wall, to free crystallisation, where the remaining fluid forms discrete quartz crystals projecting into open space. Both are the same mineral in the same chemical system; only the growth conditions differ, which is why the two textures sit directly against one another without any compositional boundary between them. Agate is a banded variety of chalcedony within the quartz family, formed through successive layers of silica deposited within a cavity over time. It is common industry practice for coloured agate to be dyed or otherwise colour-enhanced to achieve vivid, saturated tones. Agate is named after the Achates River in Sicily and recovered globally from Brazil, India, the USA, Mexico and Germany; this piece is from Brazil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48009030336742,"sku":"30230015-AS-OFF2-A1-435G","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug14_2026_09_40_43AM.png?v=1786715490","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/blue-agate-geode-half-14","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}