Flower Agate
A variety of Chalcedony
Uncommon
What is Flower Agate?
Agate can come in many colors and is usually banded. Flower Agate is named after the flakes of Chalcedony that resemble floral patterns.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.530-1.543
- Birefringence
- 0.003-0.009
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Discover Values
Rarity
4.0out of 5.0
80%
Popularity
4.1out of 5.0
82%
Beauty
4.4out of 5.0
88%
Cultural Value
3.9out of 5.0
78%
Collection Value
4.3out of 5.0
86%
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Flower Agate Localities Map
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Flower Agate in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Flower Agate?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pink with white inclusions, sometimes green, blush or beige hues
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 2.55 - 2.7 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Waxy, Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
Also Known As
Flower AgateCherry Blossom Agate
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