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Dendritic Agate viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends June 3rd

India
  • Starting Time:5/27/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:6/3/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:7.49 ct
  • Size Description:21.72 mm x 15.11 mm

Description:Agate is a subvariety of Chalcedony, which is a variety of Quartz. Quartz is one of the most "inclusion friendly" gems out there. This stone is what is known as Dendritic Agate with inclusions of Manganese oxide or Iron oxide. The word Dendritic comes from the Greek word "dendros" meaning tree, as the inclusions in these gems typically resemble plant life. This stone has some of the beautiful inclusions showing an arborescent, "plant like" appearance that you would expect from a good Dendritic Agate. The inclusions are beautiful up close. It has a "Flat Oval" cut, and is one of the more attractive gems of this material that I have encountered from India. Enjoy.