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2.6" Sparkly Polished Purple Botryoidal Grape Agate Sphere - Indonesia
This is a 2.6" wide purple & green grape agate sphere from Sulawesi, Indonesia. It has been polished into a sphere shape with one side left in its natural form. The natural side shows sparkling purple chalcedony formations and a botryoidal structure from which it earned its name.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
About Indonesian Grape Agate
Grape agate from the Sulawesi region of Indonesia is a captivating and relatively new discovery in the mineral world. This botryoidal (grape-like) formation of purple chalcedony is known for its rich, vibrant colors and unique spherical structures that resemble clusters of grapes. The color spectrum includes deep purples, lavenders, lilacs, and even greenish-blue hues, making each specimen distinct. Occasionally, you’ll find grape agate with white or translucent druzy crystal coatings that add an extra sparkle.
These formations were created over millions of years as silica-rich fluids filled voids and crevices in volcanic rock. As the fluids cooled, they precipitated tiny quartz crystals, which slowly grew in layers to create the nodules we see today. Its mineral composition and appearance set it apart from traditional agates, and it would be most technically correct to call it a "amethystine botryoidal chalcedony". As a collectible mineral, it’s relatively durable but should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
Grape agate from the Sulawesi region of Indonesia is a captivating and relatively new discovery in the mineral world. This botryoidal (grape-like) formation of purple chalcedony is known for its rich, vibrant colors and unique spherical structures that resemble clusters of grapes. The color spectrum includes deep purples, lavenders, lilacs, and even greenish-blue hues, making each specimen distinct. Occasionally, you’ll find grape agate with white or translucent druzy crystal coatings that add an extra sparkle.
These formations were created over millions of years as silica-rich fluids filled voids and crevices in volcanic rock. As the fluids cooled, they precipitated tiny quartz crystals, which slowly grew in layers to create the nodules we see today. Its mineral composition and appearance set it apart from traditional agates, and it would be most technically correct to call it a "amethystine botryoidal chalcedony". As a collectible mineral, it’s relatively durable but should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
$89
SPECIES
Quartz var. Chalcedony
LOCATION
Batu Manakarra Mining District, Sulawesi, Indonesia
SIZE
2.6" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#360085
