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Material: Genuine Fine Sterling Silver (.95 silver, 95% silver content) |
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Stone(s): Genuine agate (10.4 x 6.3 cm) |
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 4.75 x 2.5 x 0.25 inches |
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Inner Bail Diameter: 6 mm |
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Weight: 73 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: Charles Albert, Fine Sterling Silver |
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Serial Number: p28470 |
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.
