{"product_id":"6-botryoidal-agatized-chalcedony-in-volcanic-cavity-vesicle-interior-maharashtra-india-copy","title":"Dark Gray Agatized Botryoidal Chalcedony – High Contrast – Maharashtra, India","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and uncommon specimen of dark gray botryoidal chalcedony with contrasting white silica deposition. The piece combines smooth, rounded botryoidal forms with fine micro-textured chalcedony surfaces, creating a visually dynamic and sculptural display. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloration indicates agatization, distinguishing it from more typical pale chalcedony material. Subtle variations in luster—from glossy domes to finely textured areas—reflect multiple stages of silica deposition. Bottom surface is cut and ground using the traditional techniques of the basalt miners in the Deccan Trap region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly character-rich specimen. Darker, more agatized botryoidal chalcedony is less commonly encountered and highly sought after for its contrast and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longest column was fractured during collection, a second dome shows a collection or attachment fracture, but the skill of the miners in Maharashtra finished that column and done in a way that does not detract from the beauty of the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDark gray chalcedony with contrasting white structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBotryoidal and micro-botryoidal surface textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eEvident agatization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSculptural, display-oriented form one column broken and one dome with collection fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 x 65 x 40 182g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChhattapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLD EARTH MINERALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40677620023425,"sku":"1554614","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/9433\/1777\/files\/E6AF146E-8B86-4C2E-A072-68F2A47D2C44.jpg?v=1775672279","url":"https:\/\/oldearthminerals.com\/products\/6-botryoidal-agatized-chalcedony-in-volcanic-cavity-vesicle-interior-maharashtra-india-copy","provider":"OLD EARTH MINERALS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}