Agate 18x25mm Brown Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Coin while today it is primarily

while today it is primarily mined in Africa

It is also one of the hardest

the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone

The colors in this stone can range from pistachio to moss green with areas of pink

Just pull on both ends to slide the pieces apart

Agate 18x25mm Brown Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Coin while today it is primarilyAgate is a common, often banded, variety of chalcedony quartz that forms within volcanic rock cavities, featuring a Mohs hardness of 7. Known for its translucent, layered appearance in various colors, it is commonly used in jewelry, decorative items, and for spiritual purposes.