Brazilian Agate Geode

Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz composed of crystals and is characterized by its fine grain and bright color. It is usually associated with volcanic rock, but can form in many other rocks as well, such as metamorphic rock.

Agate forms in rock cavities, which fill with layers of silicate over time, creating its striking banded pattern. Brazilian agate is usually found as sizable geodes like these. It has historically been the stone most used for handstone carvings.

Agate is also used to make mortars and pestles to crush other materials because of its hardness!

Individual shapes and minerals vary but your item will resemble the pictured example.

This natural product has been enhanced with artificial dyes.