{"product_id":"slice-agate-natural-extra-thick-3-8","title":"Natural Extra Thick Agate Slice - 4.5-8.75 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Agate Slice is a thick-cut section of natural banded Agate, its concentric bands of cream, grey, brown, and blue-grey running in parallel layers out from the centre, with polished faces and a natural, unworked outer edge. The extra-thick cut gives the piece real weight and a solid, freestanding presence, and light passing through the translucent zones brings out the depth of the banding when it is stood on a sill or lit from behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate is traditionally valued as a steadying, balancing stone, commonly used to encourage a grounded and settled sense of calm. A slice like this is often displayed upright where light can move through it, kept on a desk or shelf as a natural focal point, or used as an anchoring piece in a room. Its scale and banding make it a popular statement display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from natural Agate, every Slice differs in its banding, colour, thickness, and edge profile, so each piece is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Balance \u0026amp; Harmony\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Root, Sacral\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Gemini, Virgo\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Tiger, Rooster\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Mercury\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Earth, Fire\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 6.5-7\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Natural Agate\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Brazil, India, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Slice \/ Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Polished Faces\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 113-224 mm (4.4-8.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 370-1,295 g\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAgate is a banded variety of chalcedony within the quartz family, silicon dioxide with a hardness of around 6.5 to 7 and a trigonal structure. It forms when silica-rich fluids deposit in concentric layers within cavities in host rock, each band recording a separate deposition event, with thicker cuts preserving more of the layered structure. Agate is one of the most widely distributed minerals on Earth and among the oldest documented gemstones in human use, named by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus after the Achates River in Sicily and worked extensively across ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome for seals, amulets, and inlay. Material of this kind is sourced worldwide, chiefly from Brazil, India, and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach 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. 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