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Royal Flamingo Agate [Howardite] - (Nevada)

Royal Flamingo Agate [Howardite] - (Nevada)

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2.20" - 130g Comes with an acrylic display
This is a 2.2" wide section of red and pink agate/jasper known as "Royal Flamingo Agate", collected in Nevada. The polish work on this specimen is second to none, really bringing out the natural vibrant color of this beautiful mineral.
This stone is a Pink and Black Veined Jasper. Flamingo Jasper provides protection and removes negative energy, works earthy and cleanses the chakras and the aura. This jasper brings you into balance and makes you purposeful. It gives you the courage to tackle difficult problems and promotes organizational skills.
About Royal Flamingo Agate (Howardite)
Howardite, also known as "Rattlesnake Jasper" or "Royal Flamingo Jasper," is a rare and captivating opalized silicate mineral found primarily in northern Nevada. This unique gemstone is characterized by its brecciated texture, displaying a rich palette of reddish-brown, yellow, orange, and white hues interspersed with clear agate or opal veins. The vibrant colors are primarily due to the presence of iron oxides within the mineral.
Howardite originates from volcanic tuff—a rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of volcanic ash and debris. Over time, silica-rich groundwater permeates the tuff, leading to opalization, where original minerals are replaced by silica, forming opal and other silica minerals. Subsequent geological events, such as tectonic movements, cause the opalized tuff to fracture, resulting in the characteristic brecciated appearance as fragments are cemented together with additional silica and minerals. The mineral's composition primarily includes chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) and opal, with trace amounts of iron oxides and manganese.
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