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Agate Half Teal B
Rough agates, which have been cut in halves and polished from the front side. Thanks to this treatment, the unique patterns and regular banded lines typical of agates can stand out. Some varieties form tiny little cavities with small crystals of quartz. Our agates are from Brazilian mines in Rio Grande do Sul.
The intensity of agate patterns is often boosted by dyeing. Agates are porous and have good ability to absorb liquids. During the dyeing process, the liquid soaks into individual layers of agate according to the level of their porosity. The blue-green colour is a result of chromium oxides’ absorption and heat-treatment. The original technology of dyeing is usually replaced with cool-dye, resulting in a blue-green shade, also known as teal.
Use: Agates can be a charming interior decoration or an original paperweight.
About the product: Agates are sold by weight; the price is per 1 kg. You can buy agate halves in pairs or as individual pieces. In B quality we offer a 25 kg package for an advantageous price. The weight of one piece ranges between approx. 0.1 and 0.5 kg.
The intensity of agate patterns is often boosted by dyeing. Agates are porous and have good ability to absorb liquids. During the dyeing process, the liquid soaks into individual layers of agate according to the level of their porosity. The blue-green colour is a result of chromium oxides’ absorption and heat-treatment. The original technology of dyeing is usually replaced with cool-dye, resulting in a blue-green shade, also known as teal.
Use: Agates can be a charming interior decoration or an original paperweight.
About the product: Agates are sold by weight; the price is per 1 kg. You can buy agate halves in pairs or as individual pieces. In B quality we offer a 25 kg package for an advantageous price. The weight of one piece ranges between approx. 0.1 and 0.5 kg.
