A small polished moss agate sphere from India, green moss-like inclusions set in a clear-to-milky body. The patterns come from mineral growth (chlorite and iron oxides) within the chalcedony, not from plant matter, making each sphere unique.
Mineral: Moss agate (chalcedony, a variety of quartz, SiO₂) Crystal system: Trigonal Origin: India Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; durable and easy to handle Treatment: None Diameter: 6.48 cm Weight: 330 g Note: Acrylic stand included (not the stand shown in the photo).
