Grape Agate M/L Chrysanthemum the so-called “Benz” calcite comes

the so-called “Benz” calcite comes from specific formations in Hubei

instantly eye catching and distinctive

silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens from Congo combined with the incredibly rich color make them deservedly popular among collectors

An absolutely remarkable show piece that has a dramatic ability to catch light on two levels

Amethyst is a form of Quartz which gets its beautiful purple tint from the substitution of silicone for iron due to irradiation

Grape Agate M/L Chrysanthemum the so-called “Benz” calcite comesGrape Agate is a unique and distinctive mineral known from only a few locations on earth. Not technically an agate, it is instead formally known as botryoidal purple chalcedony. Named for the small spherical crystal nodules, these individual grapes can range in color from turquoise to deep purple, depending on the presence of minerals like manganese or iron during the formation of the crystals. Grape agate is a relatively new mineral and sought after