2.5" Polished Potato (Dulcote) Agate Turtle - England

Polished Potato (Dulcote) Agate Turtle - England #373655

This is a beautiful turtle sculpture carved from agate collected at Dulcote Quarry in Somerset, England. Material of this quality is getting more difficult to obtain since the quarry closed down a few years ago. This little guy measures 2.5" long and has been polished to a glossy finish that shows off the banded pattern and deep rosy hues of this stone.

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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