5" Polished Banded Agate Nodule Pair - Agouim, Morocco

This is a cut and polished agate nodule that was collected from Agouim, Morocco. This nodule features stalactitic formations within the agate, giving the viewer an idea of physical orientation of the nodule during formation, and has been cut in half and polished to a glossy finish across the flat faces. Each half is accompanied by an acrylic display stand.

This site in Agouim, Morocco produces a wide variety of agate and jasper formations. Varieties such as jasp-agates and banded floater agates--a highly sought-after kind of agate with delicate bands appear between layers of formed crystals--can be found here. The site produces a diverse selection of other agates that are often confused with those from other sites like Aouli and Kerrouchen.

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SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Agate
LOCATION
Agouim, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
SIZE
5 x 2.1", up to 2.2" thick (largest half)
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ITEM
#187118