Agate / Crystal Geode

Frosted rounds with a smoky, glittering core and a hint of tan.

This is an agate and crystal geode. Agate is a banded variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz, and its layers often appear in bands of white, gray, blue or brown. Duo of rounded halves with translucent white rims and a grey-brown center studded with tiny points. One face is slightly taller, with a peachy-brown edge. The polished surface shows faint cloudy swirls. It is 4 inches wide, 4 deep and 3 high.

Quiet colors with a bit of sparkle in reserve.