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Quartz var. Agate (polished slice of an agate nodule) from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Agate (polished slice of an agate nodule) from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 36614
Mineral:Quartz var. Agate (polished slice of an agate nodule)
Locality:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Polished slice of a quartz, variety agate nodule with colorful concentric growth patterns varying in color from red-brown to amber to colorless. Though it is difficult to photograph, the agate exhibits a beautiful chatoyancy when rear-illuminated
Overall Size:18x14x0.5 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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