Polished Shashe River Agate Nodules x 4 From Zimbabwe

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Shashe River Agate: A Natural Masterpiece from Zimbabwe

Agate nodules from the Shashe River are celebrated for their rich blue and pink hues, with some pieces featuring captivating crystalline centers. The Agate from this region is 100% natural, with no treatment used to enhance its vibrant colors. These nodules often display complex banded patterns, occasionally interspersed with white to cream-colored layers, adding to their visual appeal.

This material is fairly rare and not frequently worked, making it a prized find. The polishing is done locally by top-quality Zimbabwean lapidaries, ensuring that the region's craftsmanship shines through. Shashe River Agate is one of the few products still polished in the area, and the result is consistently excellent quality material. All of the included nodules are polished on one side.

PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Monoclinic, Banded

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Black, Bronze, Caramel, Red, White

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
6.5 - 7

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Shashe River, Zimbabwe
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 103 - 125 mm