Name: Small African Morocco - Carnelian Agate - Mozambique
Brand: AwGift
SKU: ATumbleS-16
Price: 77 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the difference between Carnelian and Carnelian Agate?

Accepted Answer

Plain Carnelian is uniformly orange-red, while Carnelian Agate shows a banded (agate) pattern where orange, red and sometimes white or brown stripes alternate. The banded pattern is a sign of agatisation.

Question 2

Why is the Mozambican origin special?

Accepted Answer

Mozambique is one of Africa’s most significant mineral localities; local carnelian agates are generally recognised by their vivid, intense orange-red colour and natural banding, which distinguishes them from stones from other regions.

Question 3

How do I distinguish natural Carnelian Agate from a dyed one?

Accepted Answer

The bands of natural carnelian agate gradually blend into each other and generally show translucent layers when viewed against light. Artificially dyed agate typically shows uniformly solid, sharply bordered layers. If in doubt, contact our customer service.