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TitleAgate
DescriptionAgate is a cryptocrystalline (crystals too small to be seen even by a microscope) variety of quartz. These varieties are divided more by character than by color. These different variatites are often used as semi-precious gemstones and for decorative purposes.
LocationUSA ▹ Montana
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-06-18.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1630.
Key wordsagate, quartz, crytocrystalline
Tech details478 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number782