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Agate

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Description
Locality: 
Pacitan Regency, East Java Province, Java, Indonesia
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.5 × 7.8 × 0.2 cm
Description

This thin slice of iris agate appears rather inconspicuous without illumination, but when viewed in transmitted light or against a light source it reveals the full spectrum of colors. Its appearance is reminiscent of a rainbow, which is why it is also referred to as rainbow agate. When the slice is moved, the rainbow colors continuously shift, creating a fascinating play of colors that is truly beautiful to observe. The slice is cleanly cut and polished on both sides. The first and second photos were taken using soft backlighting.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Agate

Variety Of: 

Chalcedony

Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Formula: 
SiO2
Hardness: 
0.0