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A colorful and front polished Brazilian geode half

A colorful and front polished Brazilian geode half

$ 44.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: New
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Brazil
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    A colorful and front polished Brazilian geode half. These geodes are all natural and have never been dyed or treated to enhance color.
    Measurements: ~5-1/2" long x 3-3/4" tall x 3-1/2" deep
    Location: Brazil
    More Information:
    Brazilian Agates are found in the southern states in basalt formations from 4 to 40 feet deep and at elevations of about 2500 to 3500 feet above sea level. Agate is a variety of silica composed of alternating layers of various colored chert or quartz. Agates were named after the Acate River in Sicily where the stones were originally found. The most accepted theory as to how these Agates formed is that as lava cooled, gas and steam accumulated to form bubbles or cavities. For many eons, water that carried silica penetrated the copper and iron-bearing rock surrounding the cavities, filling them with irregular internal layers. Finally, the whole mass hardened, ending a 50 million-year-long process and leaving beautiful, interesting stones for collectors to find and enjoy.