Grape Agate - Specimen


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Prix réduit$400.00 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mineral Families Silicates
  • Crystal Habits Botryoidal
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Description

Mined from: Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

Description: This one of a kind Grape Agate mineral specimen from Indonesia shows a dense spread of rounded botryoidal growths in mostly purple to lavender tones, with lighter lilac areas, a few pale green patches, and small sections of white to cream matrix. The surface is packed with grape-like spheres ranging from tiny druzy bumps to larger rounded nodules, giving the piece a textured, layered look from every angle. It has an irregular, branching form with natural openings and recessed pockets through the middle, while scattered tan to rusty mineral staining adds some contrast along the edges and between the formations.

Grape Agate is the trade name used for botryoidal aggregates of amethystine quartz or chalcedony from the Mamuju region of West Sulawesi, Indonesia. Despite the name, the material is not considered a true banded agate. Its rounded formations are made from fine, radially grown quartz crystals, which produce the familiar grape-like surface. Purple is the best-known colour, while green specimens and mixed purple-green examples are less common. 

Spiritually, Grape Agate is commonly associated with calm thinking, emotional balance, intuition, and steady personal growth. Purple material is often linked with reflection and spiritual awareness, while green areas are associated with stability and renewal. These are traditional beliefs rather than scientifically established properties.

Quantity: 1pc
With this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.

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