Grape agate (botryoidal chalcedony) with white calcite - West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Grape agate (botryoidal chalcedony) with white calcite - West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Description
A 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.
Grape 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.
Grape 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.
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Details
- Mineral: Grape agate (botryoidal chalcedony) with white calcite
- Origin: Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Size: approx. 5 × 4 × 3 in
- Weight: 554 g (1.2 lb)
- Formation: Natural botryoidal chalcedony clusters with calcite
- Colour: Saturated purple with white
- Condition: Natural, unpolished; features consistent with formation
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