2.4" Polished Potato (Dulcote) Agate Egg - England

Polished Potato (Dulcote) Agate Egg - England #326814

This is an egg that has been shaped from agate collected at Dulcote Quarry in Somerset, England. Two quartz encrusted pockets can be found on this specimen, one on top and one near the base. This agate occurs as nodules in the red marly clays overlying the Carboniferous Limestone. Material of this quality is getting more difficult to obtain since the quarry closed down a few years ago.

The polish on this specimen is exceptionally well done. Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.

Potato agate, also known as Dulcote agate, is a unique and unusual kind of agate from the Dulcote quarry in the county of Somerset in England. Agate is very rare in England, so these unusual beauties are often sought after for both their rarity and striking colors. The potato part of their name comes from their quite lumpy and potato-like exteriors, unlike their gorgeous interiors. These agates often display an array of red, white, orange, and pink banding, along with occasional quartz pockets.

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