{"product_id":"druzy-agate-butterfly-large","title":"Druzy Agate Butterfly - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Druzy Agate Butterfly with a gorgeous rich sparkling druzy centre, pastel mauve and grey colours, and hand carved detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e363gm - 17cm x 12cm x 1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGATE WITH DRUZY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Balance and Sparkle\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, banded Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) lined with a druzy layer of tiny 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. Druzy 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 druzy surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banded shades of white, grey, brown, blue, pink or purple with glittering druzy. Colour varies widely from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate occurs worldwide. Well-known sources include Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Madagascar and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms in cavities in volcanic rock, where silica-rich fluids deposit thin bands of chalcedony layer by layer. Later, tiny quartz crystals grow across the inner surface, creating the druzy.\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 agate is traditionally traced to the ancient Greek name for a river in Sicily, the Achates, where the stone was reportedly first found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bands record the history of the cavity. Each layer represents a pulse of mineral-rich water, and the druzy often forms last, when the cavity has room for crystals to grow.\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, stability and a sense of calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly associated with the Root Chakra, with links varying by colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage courage, grounding and emotional strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to support protection and clear thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used to bring harmony, with the druzy seen as adding sparkle and uplift\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":68779917869090,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/Stunning_Druzy_Agate_Butterfly_with_a_gorgeous_rich_sparkling_druzy_centre.jpg?v=1792208935","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/druzy-agate-butterfly-large","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}