{"product_id":"agate-geode-chunky-tower-172gm","title":"Agate Geode Chunky Tower - 172gm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper sparkly Natural Agate Geode Chunky Tower with a centre smothered in sugary geode \"snow\" and a peek-a-boo window on the side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e172gm - 7.5cm x 6.25cm x 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGATE GEODE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Hidden Treasure and Inner Calm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicon Dioxide, a hollow rock nodule lined with banded Chalcedony (agate) and often filled or topped with quartz crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5 to 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate is translucent to opaque. Inner crystals are transparent to translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUSTRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy to vitreous (glassy), with a sparkling crystal lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banded shades of white, grey, brown, blue, pink or purple, with clear, white or coloured crystals in the centre. Colour varies widely from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geodes occur worldwide. Well-known sources include Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Morocco and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms in gas bubbles or cavities in volcanic rock, or in sediments. Silica-rich fluids seep in and deposit thin bands of agate on the walls, then crystals grow inward into the hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name geode comes from the Greek word for “earth-like”, because the plain, rough outer shell gives no hint of the crystals hiding inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeodes can take thousands to millions of years to form. The geode is the official state rock of Iowa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes balance, calm and a sense of inner security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly associated with the Root Chakra, with links varying by colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage reflection, patience and emotional strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to support meditation and a feeling of protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used to symbolise hidden potential and inner beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68781576192034,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/IMG_3874_c770d328-3e73-49aa-b27e-78fb256216ff.jpg?v=1792210734","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/agate-geode-chunky-tower-172gm","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}