{"product_id":"natural-banded-agate-specimen-hand-sized","title":"Natural Banded Agate Specimen, Polished Face, Hand-Sized Collector Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural banded agate specimen with a polished or naturally weathered face revealing crisp concentric banding patterns. This is the kind of piece mineral collectors and geology enthusiasts pursue—substantial enough to show real detail, hand-sized enough to display easily, and beautiful from multiple angles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is raw, unpolished on most surfaces (except the display face), unenhanced natural mineral exactly as it was collected.\\No two agate specimens are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia \u0026amp; Rare Ephemera\"\u003eNatural banded agate specimen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate (chalcedony variety of quartz) with banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, polished display face, raw exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft gray, cream, white, and pale earth tones with natural banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 inches long, 2 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanding Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural concentric rings (fortification agate pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural mineral specimen (exact locale not documented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-defined banding, good weight, natural color palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural specimen in excellent collector condition. The polished face shows crisp banding detail. No damage, no restoration. The piece displays naturally as a tabletop or shelf accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate is the banded variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz). The concentric rings visible in this specimen—called \"fortification agate\" because the patterns resemble fortress walls—are the result of mineral deposition occurring over millions of years. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward natural banded agate specimen for the mineral collector, geology student, or anyone building a crystal collection or drawn to natural stone beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48630887088383,"sku":"B5 – T 16–2862","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Natural_Banded_Agate_Specimen_Hand-Sized_Reading_Vintage.jpg?v=1780603650","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/natural-banded-agate-specimen-hand-sized","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}