Snakeskin Agate
A variety of Chalcedony
Uncommon
What is Snakeskin Agate?
Snakeskin Agate is the commercial and trade name for semi-translucent agate that exhibits interesting patterns that resemble a snake's skin. That serpentine quality explains the name Snakeskin Agate. The material can be nicely polished and is commonly sold tumbled, although it's also cut into beads or carved into various objects, such as hearts.
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
4.1out of 5.0
82%
Popularity
3.9out of 5.0
78%
Beauty
4.6out of 5.0
92%
Excellent
Cultural Value
3.8out of 5.0
76%
Collection Value
4.5out of 5.0
90%
Excellent
Perfect for decorative uses and jewelry
This stone excels in beauty, collection value.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Snakeskin 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.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Various colors, often brown, gray, white
- 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
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