{"product_id":"agate-tower-with-natural-quartz-chalcedony-geodes-118","title":"Agate Tower with Natural Quartz\/Chalcedony Geodes #118","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 173g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those pieces where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe closer you look, the better it gets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished into a tower while leaving its incredible natural quartz formations on display, this piece brings together two different expressions of silica, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebanded agate and crystalline quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a mineralogical perspective, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eagate is a variety of chalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a microcrystalline form of silica (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Rather than forming as large visible crystals, its quartz crystals are incredibly fine, creating the smooth, dense appearance we associate with agate. Its beautiful bands and patterns develop as silica-rich fluids deposit successive layers of material within cavities in the host rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then you reach the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere cavities remained open rather than becoming completely filled with chalcedony, larger quartz crystals were able to grow inward. This creates those gorgeous sparkling pockets throughout the tower, allowing you to see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicrocrystalline chalcedony and visibly crystalline quartz within the same piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs hardness of 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrigonal crystal system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Agate generally measures around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5-7 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The exposed quartz pockets are naturally uneven and should be handled with a little extra care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the spiritual crystal lovers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgate is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, stability, balance and protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Clear Quartz is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclarity, intention and amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together, they're often chosen for creating a grounded, calm space while bringing focus to personal intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are traditional metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Agate \/ Chalcedony with Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 6.5-7 Mohs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Banded chalcedony with naturally occurring quartz-lined cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful statement piece for someone who appreciates crystals for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth their geological story and their traditional meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact tower pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53003794678045,"sku":null,"price":65.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5845\/3533\/files\/DSC09245.jpg?v=1790004951","url":"https:\/\/crystalcartelshouseofstone.com\/products\/agate-tower-with-natural-quartz-chalcedony-geodes-118","provider":"House of Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}