š (Ruler in last photo shows size and weight)
š Stone Description:
Polished Moroccan Agate slab, showcasing bold colors, banding, and chalcedony translucency. Moroccan agates are world-renowned for their fiery hues and intricate fortification patterns, making them highly desirable for collectors and lapidary artists.
š Highlights:
Color Palette:
Fiery reds, golden oranges, creamy whites, smoky grays, and translucent chalcedony.
Patterns:
Fortification banding, scenic swirls, occasional mossy inclusions, and polished surfaces that highlight depth of color.
Hardness:
Approx. 6.5ā7 on Mohs scale
Location:
Morocco
Formation:
Silica-rich volcanic agate formed in cavities of basaltic rock, developing colorful fortifications and chalcedony banding.
Rarity:
Moroccan agates are classic collector stones, with polished specimens showing strong fortification and color contrast especially prized.
š¦ Additional Information:
šø Photos taken in studio lighting and direct light to highlight banding, translucency, and polished finish.
š¦ I combine shipping ā check my shop for other slabs, cabs, and rare mineral specimens.
š¦ Ships carefully and securely packaged.
š All items come from a smoke-free home.
š Note: Color may vary slightly depending on lighting and monitor settings. This is a natural, untreated stone.