Natural Mixed Agate Slice - 8.0-8.5 inch

The Agate Slice is a large polished cross-section of banded Agate, showing the stone's concentric layered banding in soft greys, whites and blues, often opening at the centre onto a paler crystalline pocket. The slice is polished flat on its faces so the bands read clearly, and at this size it stands or props as a substantial display piece where light can pass through the thinner, translucent zones.

Agate is traditionally associated with balance, steadiness and grounding, and is one of the oldest stones in recorded human use. A large slice like this is often stood where light can catch it, kept on a shelf or mantel, or simply enjoyed for the detail of its banding. Its layered pattern makes it a calm, characterful display piece.

As a natural stone, each Agate Slice differs in its banding, colour and translucency, so the piece you receive will be entirely its own.

Key Properties
Primary Focus: Balance & Harmony
Secondary Focus: Protection & Grounding
Chakra Association: Root, Sacral
Zodiac Sign: Gemini, Virgo
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger, Rooster
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Elements: Earth, Fire
Mohs Hardness: 7
Stone Family: Tectosilicate
Material: Natural Agate
Origin: Brazil, India, USA, Mexico (documented sources; supplier origin not provided)
Form: Slice
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 206-213 mm (8.1-8.4 inches)
Approximate Weight: 449-589 g
Listing: Single unit

Geological Information
Agate is a variety of chalcedony within the quartz family, a silicon dioxide that forms in the trigonal system at a Mohs hardness of 7. Its bands form as silica-rich hydrothermal fluids fill cavities in host rock, each layer recording a separate deposition event, and where a cavity did not fill completely, small crystals can line the remaining hollow. Agate is among the oldest documented gemstones in human use, named by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus after the Achates River in Sicily, and used across ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. It is one of the most widely distributed minerals on Earth, with major documented deposits in Brazil, India, the United States and Mexico.

AuturaSol Standard
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.