Crazy Lace Agate
A variety of Agate
What is Crazy Lace Agate?
Found exclusively in Chihuahua, Mexico, crazy Lace Agate is a beautiful banded Agate with a complex and colorful pattern. With its swirls, zigzags, and bands, this mineral is often artificially infused with iron and aluminum to emphasize its earthy colors and make the stone even more appealing. It is used in jewelry and different ornamental objects.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.530-1.543
- Birefringence
- 0.004
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Discover Values
This stone excels in beauty, collection value.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Crazy Lace Agate before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Crazy Lace Agate Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Characteristics of Crazy Lace Agate
Crazy lace agate is often brightly colored with a complex pattern, demonstrating randomized distribution of contour lines and circular droplets, scattered throughout the rock.
Composition of Crazy Lace Agate
Chalcedony, quartz
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Crazy Lace Agate in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️Crazy Lace Agate is typically non-toxic unless it's in powder form. Long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis. Therefore, when cutting or polishing crazy Lace Agate, be sure to wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling its dust.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Various colors with bands or swirls
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 2.55 - 2.7 g/cm³
- Streak
- Green
- Luster
- Waxy, Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
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Crazy Lace Agate FAQs
How do I identify Crazy Lace Agate?
Crazy Lace Agate can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale, Various colors with bands or swirls color, Waxy, Vitreous luster, Trigonal crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Crazy Lace Agate?
Crazy Lace Agate typically appears in Various colors with bands or swirls. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Crazy Lace Agate?
Crazy Lace Agate has a hardness of 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the characteristics of crazy lace agate of Crazy Lace Agate?
Crazy lace agate is often brightly colored with a complex pattern, demonstrating randomized distribution of contour lines and circular droplets, scattered throughout the rock.
What is the composition of crazy lace agate of Crazy Lace Agate?
Chalcedony, quartz
