Moss agate ( Latin Agata muschiata , also known as dendrite agate , mocha agate , dendrite stone , mocha stone , moss stone , moss fly ) - one of the natural varieties of silica , is a cryptocrystalline aggregate of chalcedony and quartz with a fine-grained texture with tree inclusions of other minerals . Jewelers also call moss agate varieties of chalcedony without obvious layering, but with various inclusions that create a specific pattern.
| Moss Agate | |
|---|---|
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| Formula | SiO 2 ( Silica ) |
| Physical properties | |
| Colour | White, gray, blue, yellow, red, black, green |
| Hardness | 6-7 |
| Density | 2.58 - 2.62 g / cm³ |
| Syngonia | Trigonal syngony |
Green moss agate is an agate with chlorite inclusions that form a pattern resembling moss.
High-quality specimens are processed in cabochon and used for inserts in jewelry. A relatively inexpensive ornamental stone .
Deposits
Dependent in Armenia.