{"product_id":"polished-large-crystalline-agate-geode-x-1-from-maintirano-madagascar","title":"Polished Large Crystalline Agate Geode x 1 From Maintirano, Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA stunning white, grey and orange Agate with a beautiful white crystalline geode centre. The face of the geode has been polished, but with a natural crystalline geode centre, and the whole matrix has been left rugged and natural with groovy, bright orange cavities. Beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgate Geodes from Madagascar \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAgate geodes from Madagascar are nodules of banded Chalcedony that form in volcanic rock. They are sourced from locations including Nosy Varika and Maintirano as well as other areas in the country. They are available in natural form, polished on one side to display the interior, or fully polished. These geodes typically show concentric banding in shades of white, grey, brown, pink, and orange, often with Quartz crystal centres. Madagascar is a primary source, along with Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, and other volcanic regions worldwide. Agate is a variety of microcrystalline quartz known for its durability, smooth texture, and natural patterns formed by mineral-rich groundwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTrigonal, Monoclinic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBrown, Honey, Orange, Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6.5 – 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Madagascar\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Very Good Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 94 x 54 x 190 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AGATE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50295953522881,"sku":"184-519-260604KW","price":2492.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/184519_11.jpg?v=1780924327","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-large-crystalline-agate-geode-x-1-from-maintirano-madagascar","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}