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5.2" Polished Queensland Agate Nodule - Australia
This is a beautiful, 5.2" wide, polished Queensland agate from a location near Agate Creek in Queensland, Australia. The agate features soft pinks, purples and red colors and a quartz crystal center. It comes with an acrylic display stand.
Queensland Agate
Queensland Agate is a vividly colored and highly sought-after variety of agate found in the volcanic regions of Queensland, Australia. Formed millions of years ago in ancient lava flows, these agates developed when silica-rich fluids filled gas pockets within the rock, slowly crystallizing into concentric bands. The result is a dazzling array of colors—reds, oranges, yellows, whites, pinks, and purples—often highlighted by translucent zones or moss-like inclusions that create stunning natural patterns.
When cut and polished, Queensland Agate displays a brilliant, glassy luster and exceptional depth of color, making it a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists alike. Each specimen is a one-of-a-kind work of natural art, showcasing the beauty and geological wonder of Australia’s rugged outback.
Queensland Agate is a vividly colored and highly sought-after variety of agate found in the volcanic regions of Queensland, Australia. Formed millions of years ago in ancient lava flows, these agates developed when silica-rich fluids filled gas pockets within the rock, slowly crystallizing into concentric bands. The result is a dazzling array of colors—reds, oranges, yellows, whites, pinks, and purples—often highlighted by translucent zones or moss-like inclusions that create stunning natural patterns.
When cut and polished, Queensland Agate displays a brilliant, glassy luster and exceptional depth of color, making it a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists alike. Each specimen is a one-of-a-kind work of natural art, showcasing the beauty and geological wonder of Australia’s rugged outback.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Agate
LOCATION
Agate Creek, Queensland, Australia
SIZE
5.2 x 3.1 x 1.9"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#316055
