Natural Thick Agate Slice - 4.5-7.0 inch

This Agate Slice is a natural section of banded Agate cut and polished to reveal its layered interior, with earth-toned bands of brown, tan, and grey wrapping the centre and a natural outer edge left unworked. The thick cut stands on its own and holds light through its more translucent zones, reading as a warm, organic display piece on a shelf, sill, or desk.

Agate is traditionally regarded as a grounding and harmonising stone, commonly used to steady the mood and support a calm, balanced outlook. A slice such as this is often displayed upright to catch the light, set out as a natural centrepiece, or kept in a workspace as a settling presence. The banding makes each piece a distinctive decorative accent.

As a natural cut stone, this Agate Slice varies in banding, colour, and edge shape, so no two slices are alike.

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: 6.5-7
Stone Family: Tectosilicate
Material: Natural Agate
Origin: Brazil, India, Mexico
Form: Slice / Slab
Finish: Polished Faces
Approximate Size: 114-181 mm (4.5-7.1 inches)
Approximate Weight: 285-835 g
Listing: Single unit

Geological Information
Agate 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. The parallel banding forms as silica-rich fluids fill cavities in host rock and deposit in successive layers of varying mineral content, each recording a separate stage of growth. One of the most globally distributed minerals, Agate is also among the most continuously used decorative stones in recorded history, worked across ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome and named after the Achates River in Sicily where it was first described. This material is found worldwide, with primary sources including Brazil, India, 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.