10.1" Polished Wyoming Youngite Agate/Jasper Slab - Fluorescent
This is a 10.1" wide polished slab of Youngite that was collected from the Youngite Caves near Guernsey in Platte County, Wyoming. Youngite is a brecciated jasper that is often found encrusted in chalcedony. Under short wave UV, this agate fluoresces vibrant green.
The term "brecciated" is related to a previously solid rock that has undergone pressures and shifting that caused broken-up, angular fragments. Following the breaking of this rock, ground water containing silica assisted in the natural cementing process of the fragmented rock, resulting in this beautiful mineral formation.
The term "brecciated" is related to a previously solid rock that has undergone pressures and shifting that caused broken-up, angular fragments. Following the breaking of this rock, ground water containing silica assisted in the natural cementing process of the fragmented rock, resulting in this beautiful mineral formation.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Jasper/Agate
LOCATION
Youngite Caves, Guernsey, Platte County, Wyoming
SIZE
10.1 x 8.1", up to .35" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#152155