What is Alxa Agate?

What is Alxa Agate?

Alxa Agate, also known as Gobi Agate, is a natural agate produced in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia, China.

It was formed by volcanic activity hundreds of millions of years ago, and has undergone wind and sand erosion and natural polishing. It was formed by volcanic activity hundreds of millions of years ago, and has undergone wind and sand erosion and natural polishing. It has natural texture and colorful colors, and can be called a "painting in stone".

 Main features

Rich colors: red, orange, yellow, green, purple... layer upon layer, gorgeous and varied

, unique texture: common stripes, eye patterns, water grass patterns, etc.,

naturally formed

Hard texture: Mohs hardness is about 6.5~7, suitable for long-term

wearing and playing

 Common varieties classification:

1. Multi-colored Agate: color blending,

strong visual impact

2. Red-banded Agate: rich red,

strong aura

3. Yellow Agate: warm and transparent, implying abundance

and balance

4. Moss Agate: green inclusions are as vivid and natural as water grass

5. Eye Agate: naturally formed ring texture

6. Scenic stone Agate: The lines are like mountains, rivers, clouds, and mist, with a strong sense of natural composition.

 Wearing and maintenance suggestions:

 Suitable for making bracelets, pendants, and random raw stone pendants

Avoid severe bumps or contact with strong acids and alkalis

Can be cleaned with clean water, and regular wearing can increase the patina and luster

Value and collection significance:

Alashan agate is favored by players and collectors for its natural uniqueness and wide range of color and texture changes.

Especially raw stones with bright colors, clear textures, and strong picture sense,

have high artistic and collection value.

Main origin:

Alxa League, Inner Mongolia, China

It is one of the few concentrated distribution areas of natural Gobi agate in the world, with rich mineral resources and unique landform environment.

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