Grape Agate Natural Crystal 38 gram Cluster Botryoidal origin : Indonesia

Description: This stunning 38 gram cluster of natural grape agate is a true gemstone treasure. Its unique botryoidal shape and gorgeous purple chalcedony make it a must-have for any crystal collector or enthusiast. This beautiful piece was sourced from Indonesia, a region known for producing some of the world's most beautiful and rare gemstones. Whether you're looking to add to your collection or simply appreciate the beauty of natural crystals, this grape agate cluster is sure to impress. Its intricate patterns and stunning color make it a unique and valuable addition to any home or workspace. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind piece of natural art. Grape Agate Natural Crystal 38 gram Cluster Mineral Specimen Exceptional Botryoidal. Rare. origin : Indonesia weight : 38 gram This is directly purchased out of Indonesia personally from a gem trader whose specializes in materials of Indonesia such as confetti chrysocolla, native copper, palmea gem silica, materials from West Java , Northern Indonesia , grape agates, a new discovery which we will be listing soon of a chrysocolla Chalcedony , plume chrysocolla chalcedony and pink opalized petrified wood. A Beautiful Discovery ... and quick to trend with collectors and gem traders. Grape Agate is a very interesting material that was introduced to the market in the latter half of 2016. It was discovered some years back along one of Indonesia's island coastal areas, Manakarra Beach in the Mamuju Area, Sulawesi Barat Province, West Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Since its discovery the Indonesian government had not allow it to be collected or exported until late 2016. This is directly purchased out of Indonesia personally from a gem trader whose specializes in materials of Indonesia such as confetti chrysocolla, native copper, palmea gem silica, materials from West Java , Northern Indonesia , grape agates, a new discovery which we will be listing soon of a chrysocolla Chalcedony , plume chrysocolla chalcedony and pink opalized petrified wood. These have been called Grape Agate, Grape Chalcedony, Amethyst Grapes and probably more names we have yet to hear. We originally called them Grape Chalcedony Agate due to their color, botryoidal formation and their cluster formation. Now we call these Grape Agate as they form combinations of fine brilliant purple radial aggregates "balls" that resemble a bunch of grapes that have a stunning three-dimensional form and enticingly sparkling luster. When viewed through Opti-Visors or magnification, each individual "ball" has finite crystallized drusy-like surfaces. Purple is a highly desirable color for mineral specimens as evidenced by the demand for Amethyst, Opalized Fluorite (Tiffany Stone) and Purple Fluorite to name a few. Like most new discoveries, it’s unpredictable to say how much more will be available, and what quality the specimens will be. Normally the best material tends to find its way to the market first, and the prices rise dramatically with demand and reduced availability. Prices have been all over for this material. Specimens at many high end dealers are still priced in the thousands of dollars. Specimens tend to be more affordable in the USA compared to what we have seen internationally. We hope you like these specimens as much as we do! Grapes and crystals are two things that don't seem related, but a relatively new find in Indonesia is bringing them together. On the market since 2016, grape agate is a new sensation. Pictures of the crystal are going viral and dealers are popping up all over Etsy and eBay. The best examples of grape agate have brilliant purple spheres clustered together and look good enough to eat. But before you run out to make a purchase, it's a good idea to know more about what we're looking at. A variety of Quartz In spite of this spherulitic growth pattern, thin sections show that this is not agate (Laurs & Rossman, 2018). Color can range from deep purple to very pale amethystine or whitish shades. There are also less commonly green ones (colored by inclusions of some clay mineral), and even specimens with purple and green spherules together. Poorly coloured specimens sometimes get dyed violet. Mindat ID:51479 (as Grape agate) 3337 (as Quartz) Long-form identifier:mindat:1:1:51479:4 (as Grape agate) mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz) GUID (UUID V4):6c1e852b-73c5-438e-b4c3-14effd5c69c1 (as Grape agate) 4ca61d6f-75f8-4208-8fb2-3b0eecbcd8f0 (as Quartz) Chalcedony is distinguished by many as a mineral species of its own. But it's actually a finely crystalline form of quartz. Chalcedony consists of microscopic and compacted crystals. Since it has no definite crystal shape, it grows as massive or amorphous crystals in volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Gem traders use the term chalcedony to refer to blue or white chalcedony and differentiate it from the multi-colored agate. Dimensions- pictured weight: 38 grams Ships same or next safe and secure from north east NJ Ships USPS first class mail Ships domestic USA only

Price: 38 USD

Location: Pittstown, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-02-01T11:25:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD