Tree Agate - Small Pieces - 1 pound

Small Pieces
May contain traces of Moss and Bloodstone Agate
Locality: India

1. Color: Tree agate typically features a milky white to light green base color with dendritic inclusions resembling tree branches or ferns. These inclusions can vary in color from pale green to black or brown.

2. Hardness: It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable and suitable for various jewelry and decorative purposes.

3. Clarity: Tree agate often has a translucent to opaque clarity, with the dendritic inclusions giving it a unique and organic appearance.

4. Luster: Its luster is usually vitreous (glass-like), although it may appear slightly waxy due to its structure and inclusions.

5. Density: The density of tree agate varies depending on its composition and specific mineral content, but it typically has a density range similar to other varieties of chalcedony, around 2.58 to 2.64 g/cm³.

6. Metaphysical Properties: Tree agate is associated with grounding and stability, helping individuals feel rooted and connected to the earth. It is believed to bring balance and harmony to the mind, body, and spirit, facilitating a sense of calm and inner peace.

Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.