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Sweetwater dendritic agate cab ~
Offered here is a very special cabochon of Sweetwater dendritic agate, from Wyoming. This remarkable stone has a fascinating display of delicate spidery dendrites in various shapes and sizes floating within the stone. They almost look like wispy black snowflakes, suspended in a background of lightly smoky translucent agate. Sweetwater agates have a fascinating history, which you can read more about on my info page. They were plentiful, once upon a time, but are seldom seen these days. They are one of the few known agates that fluoresce in UV light, seeming to glow in impossibly brilliant lime greens. It's an amazing thing to see! But I like these agates most for their world-class dendritic habits. -smile- This cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, a designer 'flame' shape, and a brilliantly glassy wet ice polish both front and back.
Size: 48x24mm
Weight: approximately 43 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
Sweetwater dendritic agate
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