{"product_id":"iris-agate-brazil-copy","title":"Moss Agate (Dendritic Chalcedony)- Montana, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss Agate (Dendritic Chalcedony)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontana, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.8 × 2.7 × 2.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage collection label, catalog no. 95, included with specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive polished Moss Agate specimen featuring a translucent smoky-gray chalcedony body filled with delicate black dendritic inclusions. The inclusions form intricate, branching patterns resembling miniature ferns, moss, and scattered botanical silhouettes. Areas of milky white and pale gray chalcedony create subtle variations in translucency, allowing the dark inclusions to appear suspended at different depths within the stone. Its smoothly rounded, asymmetrical shape and softly polished surface highlight the natural patterns throughout the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss Agate is a variety of chalcedony distinguished by mineral inclusions that produce plant-like patterns within the silica. These dark formations commonly consist of manganese and iron oxides deposited during the stone's formation. Despite its name, Moss Agate contains no actual moss or fossilized vegetation. Montana is celebrated for its distinctive agates, particularly those associated with the Yellowstone River region, where chalcedony specimens frequently display intricate inclusions and beautiful natural coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67855040381059,"sku":"barrydwr5-2of2-095","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_34133.jpg?v=1792106685","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/iris-agate-brazil-copy","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}