• Material used to fix to the jewel: Silver
• Location: Brazil
• Weight: 4.3g
• Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.3 x 0.4 cm
• Silver purity: 925/1000 Ag
• Note: chain NOT included
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Moss Agate – A Unique Natural Stone with Dendritic Patterns Moss Agate is a fascinating and visually attractive variety of Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of Quartz. Unlike typical agates, it lacks concentric banding and instead features characteristic dendritic inclusions that resemble moss, fern leaves, or tree branches. These patterns are not of organic origin – they are formed by iron and manganese oxides that spread throughout the stone during its formation. Moss agates typically appear translucent to milky white with inclusions in shades of green, brown, black, or red. Physical Properties of Moss Agate Moss Agate has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, similar to that of regular Quartz. It usually has a waxy to matte luster and is translucent to semi-transparent. Its durability and striking patterns make it popular in jewelry and as a collector’s mineral. Occurrence and Localities Moss Agate is found in many parts of the world. Major sources include: India Brazil USA – especially Montana, Oregon, and Idaho Madagascar Russia These regions produce high-quality moss agates with distinctive dendritic formations, prized both for their aesthetic appeal and metaphysical uses.