Carnelian & Flower Agate Crystal Sphere (165g) | Madagascar

This Carnelian and Flower Agate sphere from Madagascar has orange and reddish Chalcedony with flower-like formations visible beneath the polished surface. Its high translucency allows the deeper patterns to be seen within the stone, while small natural cavities remain visible on parts of the surface.Measurements ~5.2 cm diameter 165gFlower Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, a fine-grained form of Quartz. Its floral patterns develop as silica-rich solutions deposit different layers and structures within cavities in rock. Carnelian is the orange to reddish variety of Chalcedony, with its colour associated with iron compounds. The combination of translucent Carnelian and flower-like formations allows the patterns to be viewed at different depths within this sphere.Mohs hardness 6.5-7 (Chalcedony)Locality Madagascar (product-labelled)Metaphysical properties Creativity • Motivation • GrowthRelated: Agate crystals and polished stones.