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Moss Agate Cabochons
Moss agate is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. This mineral is commonly found
in limestone and granite. It is a form of agate which includes minerals of (usually, but not limited to) a green colour embedded
in the chalcedony, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. It also sometimes resembles blue-cheese. The field
is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. Moss agate is of the white
variety with green inclusions that resemble moss. It occurs in many locations. The colors are formed due to trace amounts
of metal present as an impurity, such as chrome or iron. The metals can make different colors depending on their valence.
Despite its name, moss agate does not contain organic matter and is usually formed from weathered volcanic
rocks.
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Wow! What a great cabochon! Distinct red and yellow moss patterns accentuate this fairly large cab cut from
material collected in Tres Hermanas, New Mexico. This would make a great pendant or bracelet! Approx. size: 33x23
Weight: 24.3 cts.
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Beautiful red and yellow moss agate from an unknown location, but I think it might be from Tres Hermanas, New Mexico.
This is not a true cabochon as the top and sides are flat, This is a beautiful piece that would work great for wire-wrapping,
in fact, that's why I originally started cutting these flat triangles...so that I could wire-wrap them. Approx. size:
25x26 Weight: 34.65 cts.
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Very cool teardrop cabochon cut from material imported from India. The sparseness of the moss in this piece really
makes the pattern stick out, creating one of the best cabs I have for sale, in my opinion. Approx. size: 17x25
Weight: 12.3 cts.
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This freeform cab runs through colors from orange through all shades of green, to pink! Cut from material collected
at Maury Mountain, Oregon. Approx. size: 25x33 Weight: 29.8 cts.
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