Snakeskin Agate from Oregon
Snakeskin agate is a distinctive mineral from Oregon, U.S.A.
The name came about because some stones can exhibit scaly markings similar to a snake.
The "nobbly" appearance of snakeskin agate is correctly known as a botryoidal formation. These rounded nodules are clusters of crystals that form when minerals precipitate out of water.
If the snakeskin agate nodules were cut open, layers or concentric bands would likely be visible. This is a typical characteristic of agate.
Although known for being exceptionally colourful, agate also commonly occurs in grey, white and black.
The outer greyish-brown face of these snakeskin agate stones has a vitreous lustre, while the mostly white sections have a dull lustre.
These grade-A stones are the only snakeskin agate that we currently have available. They're a larger-than-average size, and each piece is unique.
In our second photo, each snakeskin agate stone has been turned over.
Read more about snakeskin agate in our Blog.
3, 4, 5, and 7 are the only pieces now available.
