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Quartz var. Eye-Agate from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Eye-Agate from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 29160
Mineral:Quartz var. Eye-Agate
Locality:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Old specimen of eye-agate with one face polished to highlight the concentric agate patterns. This specimen has not been dyed (as is typically found) and has the natural agate color. Several partial cracks are visible in the surface. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. Dr. J. B. S. Egee (?-1930)
Overall Size:9x5.5x3 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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