Rare Red Moss Agate Sphere - 142×142×142 mm - 4021 g

An extraordinary sphere made from a particular Moss Agate, with rare shades of red. Moss agate, also known as moss agate, is a type of agate that has green or brown mineral inclusions, which give the stone a mossy appearance. This variety of agate is very popular among collectors and mineral enthusiasts due to its unique beauty. Moss agate is mainly made up of microcrystalline quartz, which is the main component of agates in general. However, what sets moss agate apart are the green mineral inclusions, which are often chlorite or epidote formations. These inclusions create the characteristic streaks and mossy shapes that give this variety of agate its name. Originating from geological processes involving the deposition of silica and other mineral substances within cavities or fissures in rocks, over millions of years, due to phenomena of pressure, temperature and movement of groundwater, crystallization occurred of silica, forming the distinctive layers that characterize agates. This is particularly beautiful and rare thanks to its exclusive red color, attributed to the presence of iron oxides.