XL Grape Agate Specimen
XL Grape Agate Specimen
Description
This Grape Agate statement piece features densely packed, sparkly botryoidal formations in soft lavender to muted lilac tones, with subtle transitions into pale green along the base. The rounded, orb-like crystal growth creates a sculptural surface that feels almost architectural, with natural cavities and layered contours giving it depth from every angle. At 1.5 kg, it carries visual weight while maintaining an intricate, fine-textured surface.
Grape Agate first began appearing on the mineral market around 2016, sourced from the Mamuju region along the western coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. While initially mistaken for a type of chalcedony or agate, further mineralogical analysis revealed it to be a form of botryoidal quartz, often displaying amethyst coloration. The name “Grape Agate” remains a trade name, one that endures because of its striking resemblance to clusters of grapes, now elevated by a subtle crystalline sparkle across the surface.
Formed through silica-rich solutions depositing microscopic quartz crystals in rounded aggregates, this material develops its signature botryoidal structure over time. Well-formed, fully intact pieces like this, especially those that display beautifully from multiple angles are increasingly sought after for their sculptural presence and completeness.
Grape Agate is often associated with intuition and inner calm. It is sometimes seen as a gentle companion for clarity of thought and emotional grounding—a quiet reminder to slow down and return inward.
Dimensions
- Approx. 5.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches
- Weight: 1.5 kg
Details
- Mineral: Botryoidal Quartz (commonly known as Grape Agate)
- Origin: Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Formation: Botryoidal quartz growth
Note
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