{"product_id":"blue-agate-geode-half-18","title":"Blue Agate Slab - 6.5 x 5.1 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Blue Agate Slab stands taller than it is wide, its banding running in strong even rings of navy, mid-blue and cream around a pale crystalline centre that sits high in the cavity. The rings hold consistent width the whole way round and the colour deepens steadily outward, ending in a dark edge with a trace of olive rind. A high polish across the cut face makes the boundaries between layers read sharply. The base is cut flat and the piece has a solid, upright bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded Agate is traditionally linked with balance, harmony, and a grounding steadiness. Upright pieces with a resolved concentric pattern tend to be placed where they are seen face on, at eye level on a shelf or on a console against a wall, rather than looked down upon. Agate is commonly positioned near entryways and in rooms where a household gathers, and this one has enough presence to anchor a surface without dominating a room.\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: 165 mm (6.5 inches) H x 129 mm (5.1 inches) W\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 1937 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Banded Agate is silicon dioxide in its microcrystalline chalcedony form, Mohs 7, trigonal, built from silica deposited in successive layers within a cavity in host rock. Consistent ring width around the full circumference indicates a cavity close to regular in shape and a fluid supply that reached every part of the wall at a comparable rate, which is the least common of the several ways a geode can fill and the reason evenly banded specimens are more sought after than irregular ones. The steady outward darkening records a gradual increase in trace mineral load across the depositional sequence. 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 carries one of the strongest historical records of any stone, named by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus after the Achates River in Sicily. Sources include Brazil, India, the USA, Mexico and Germany, with this piece from Brazil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each 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":48009070215398,"sku":"30230015-AS-OFF2-A1-1937G","price":73.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/e868ac43-709a-4908-9792-a78e4d5838b9.png?v=1786717305","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/blue-agate-geode-half-18","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}