Mexican Crazy Lace Agate Slab DS1019 Online

Mexican Crazy Lace Agate Slab DS1019

Crazy Lace Agate Slab
Approx. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3.5 x 0.25 inches
Approx. Weight: 138 grams
Locality: Mexico

Acrylic slab stand is included. This lovely cross-section of a crazy lace agate nodule displays the intricate banding that Mexican lace agate is best known for. This slab has a high polish on the front and is unpolished on the reverse.

Crazy lace agate is a variety of agate known for its vibrant and intricate banding patterns, often resembling chaotic and whimsical designs. Originating mainly from Mexico, this distinctive agate forms within volcanic rocks. Historically, agates, including crazy lace, have been used for ornamental purposes and jewelry throughout various cultures. Composed of microcrystalline quartz, crazy lace agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Its varied colors and convoluted patterns are the result of mineral impurities, including iron and aluminum, that infiltrate the silica-rich solutions during its formation. The captivating visual appeal of crazy lace agate has made it a popular choice for cabochons, beads, and other lapidary items.