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Monday, October 15, 2012
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Agate vs. Jasper
Agate is a translucent to semitransparent chalcedony. Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony. Neither light nor images pass through. The difference between the two is if you
put light behind the material and you can see through it, then it is an Agate
if you can’t then your holding Jasper.
Some specimens can have translucent zones and opaque zones. So what are they called? Some people have solved this problem by using the term “jaspagate” when a specimen contains both jasper and agate.
Hope this helps you determine the difference between Jasper and Agate and provides you with a quick test to tell the difference for yourself, even if it is labeled otherwise.
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| Ribbon agate necklace by SHENY |
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| Slice of Jasper necklace by SHENY |
Some specimens can have translucent zones and opaque zones. So what are they called? Some people have solved this problem by using the term “jaspagate” when a specimen contains both jasper and agate.
Hope this helps you determine the difference between Jasper and Agate and provides you with a quick test to tell the difference for yourself, even if it is labeled otherwise.
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