{"product_id":"polished-agate-nodule-with-blue-gray-banding-natural-rough-exterior-cut-face-display-specimen","title":"Polished Agate Nodule with Blue Gray Banding, Natural Rough Exterior, Cut Face Display Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural agate nodule with one face cut and polished to reveal soft blue gray banding, the rest left exactly as the earth made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true display specimen for a rock collector, a nature shelf, a desk, or anyone who likes their decor with a few million years of history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished agate nodule, natural specimen\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stone, formed over geologic time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate (banded chalcedony) with natural matrix exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent blue gray banding with white, cream, and charcoal gray exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e None visible, as nature intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural mineral specimen, one cut and polished face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentric fortification banding at center, second small crystallized pocket on the polished face, sits stable for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 x 2 x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished face is smooth and clean with clear, well defined banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural rough exterior is intact with no chips beyond its natural state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy and solid in hand, sits steady on a shelf without a stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surface variation and texture throughout the rough exterior, which is the character of the piece, not damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgates form when mineral rich water seeps into cavities in rock and leaves silica behind layer by layer, which is why each one carries banding no other stone repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits a rock collector, a curiosity shelf, a desk that needs a paperweight with a story, or a young rockhound's first real specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail worth noticing is the contrast: rough natural stone on every side, then one polished window into the quiet blue layers inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome things on a shelf are decoration. This one is geology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655679705190,"sku":"tmk1791386177180","price":10.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6020\/9254\/files\/polished-agate-nodule-with-blue-gray-banding-natural-rough-exterior-cut-face-dis_1.jpg?v=1791386182","url":"https:\/\/www.welpico.com\/products\/polished-agate-nodule-with-blue-gray-banding-natural-rough-exterior-cut-face-display-specimen","provider":"Modhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}