Crazy Lace Agate Crystals Medium Sizes
Crazy lace agate highly polished crystals with exceptional colour.
This distinctive agate features colourful angular bands. Stones with these patterns are also known as fortification agate. The name came about because the markings were believed to resemble the fortifications of a castle.
'Fortification' describes a defensive wall or reinforcement that protects a structure from attack.
Crazy lace agate is made up primarily of silicon dioxide which is a chemical compound also known as silica. In nature silicon dioxide occurs mostly as quartz.
Crazy lace agate is known for its colour and intricate patterns. The patterns form as different minerals come together as the agate crystallises.
Crazy lace agate is widely used for decorative purposes and for its healing properties. Stones come almost exclusively from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. It's mined in a desert area located 6,200 feet above sea level.
It occurs in limestone that's believed to date back to the Cretaceous Period.
Although shades of red, yellow, orange and brown do occur, the vast majority of crazy lace agate is grey or white. Stones with good colour are highly sought after.
The size of these medium crazy lace agate stones can vary from piece to piece.
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