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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): Genuine agate (17 x 13 mm)
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Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 2.8 x 0.6 x 0.2 inches |
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Back Type: Hook |
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Weight: 5.8 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: N/A |
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Serial Number: e23639 |
Agate is a striped chalcedony quartz that forms in layers and in a wide variety of colors and textures. An individual agate forms by filling a cavity in a "host" rock. As a result, agate often is found as a round nodule, with concentric bands. In ancient times it was said to quench thirst and guard against fever, and agate bowls were very popular in historical Europe.
