Cryptocrystalline Agate Stone (Hakik) Size: 3 Carat

We are Making, Exporting, Distributing and Supplying Cryptocrystalline Agate Stone (Hakik) in Delhi, India. Agate is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica, chiefly chalcedony,which is silicon dioxide in the form of microscopic fibrous quartz crystals.Its name comes from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first found by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher.
It is used as a semiprecious stone when it is of desirable quality and color. Agate is traditionally defined as a a bandeda variety of chalcedony.
Agate Deposits
Deposits of silicon dioxide typically form in almond or ball-shaped nodules and as the deposits continue to build over time, parallel bands are created through the process. Banded specimens are referred to as agate, while lighter,uniform and blended species are classified as chalcedony, carnelian, moss agate or other specific trade names.
There are thousands of named agates found in nearly all countries of the world including, Myanmar, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico,Botswana, India,Australia and the USA. In general, South American agate stones lack any special markings. They will also typically occur in a rather dull gray color. Brazilian agate is found as sizable geodes of layered nodules. These occur in brownish tones interlayered with white and gray.

Agate Hue
Agate occurs in variety of colors, which include brown, white, red, gray, pink, black, and yellow. The colors are caused by impurities and occur as alternating bands within the agate