{"product_id":"grape-agate-botryoidal-chalcedony-with-white-calcite-west-sulawesi-indonesia","title":"Grape agate (botryoidal chalcedony) with white calcite - West Sulawesi, Indonesia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA richly saturated grape agate with white calcite from Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia — the only place on earth this mineral is found. Tight clusters of deep purple botryoidal spheres shimmer with a fine druzy sparkle across their surfaces, while contrasting white calcite nestles among the \"grapes\" for a striking two-tone effect. Colour saturation is what separates ordinary grape agate from exceptional pieces, and the intense purple here places this specimen firmly in the latter category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrape agate is a botryoidal form of chalcedony, discovered near Mamuju in 2014 and only reaching collectors in 2016. It forms in cavities within ancient volcanic rock, where silica-rich fluids deposit layer upon layer around countless nucleation points, slowly building the rounded, grape-like spheres. Traces of iron and manganese produce the purple colour, and the sparkle comes from a natural coating of microscopic quartz crystals. Calcite crystallizing alongside, as seen here, is an uncommon pairing that adds to the piece's interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrape agate is associated with intuition, dreams, and deep tranquility, connected to the crown and third-eye chakras and often chosen for meditation. White calcite adds a cleansing, calming energy. Together a natural fit for bedrooms and quiet spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen photographed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMineral: Grape agate (botryoidal chalcedony) with white calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: approx. 5 × 4 × 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 554 g (1.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormation: Natural botryoidal chalcedony clusters with calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eColour: Saturated purple with white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Natural, unpolished; features consistent with formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atelier Lithic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48261274861780,"sku":null,"price":587.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9021\/0260\/files\/62AFB35F-5CDA-4B67-A83B-540ACB86A703.heic?v=1783810997","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierlithic.com\/products\/grape-agate-botryoidal-chalcedony-with-white-calcite-west-sulawesi-indonesia","provider":"Atelier Lithic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}