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The agate is hand-picked for the showiest pieces, and they are of good size, with the top piece averaging 4 to 5 inches across, and the bottom dropper fifteen inches from the hanger loop.
They are coated with a clear, hard acrylic covering.
They may be either blue/green or brown/yellow in color, with no choice.
Most are brown/yellow.
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American made in Idaho.
Agates are most commonly found as nodules within the cavities of volcanic rocks. These cavities are formed from the gases trapped within the liquid volcanic material, forming vesicles. Cavities are then filled in with silica-rich fluids from the volcanic material layers that are deposited on the walls of the cavity, slowly working their way inwards. The first layer deposited on the cavity walls is commonly known as the priming layer. Variations in the character of the solution or in the conditions of deposition may cause a corresponding variation in the successive layers. These variations in layers result in bands of chalcedony often alternate with layers of crystalline quartz forming banded agate. Hollow agates can also form due to the deposition of liquid-rich silica not penetrating deep enough to fill the cavity completely. From the reduced cavity within the agate will form crystals. The apex of each crystal will angle towards the center of the cavity. The priming layers are often dark green in colouration but can be reduced by iron oxide, emitting a rust-like appearance. Agate is a very durable mineral and therefore is often seen detached from its eroding matrix. Once removed, the outer surface is usually pitted and rough from filling the cavity of its former form. Agates have also been found in sedimentary rocks, normally in limestone or dolomite; these sedimentary rocks require cavities, often from decomposed branches or other buried organic material. If silica-rich fluids are able to penetrate into these cavities, agates can be formed.
Wind chimes are a type of percussion instrument constructed from suspended tubes, rods, bells or other objects that are often made of metal or wood. The tubes or rods are suspended along with some type of weight or surface, which the tubes or rods can strike when they or another wind-catching surface are blown by the natural movement of air outside. They are usually hung outside of a building or residence as a visual and aural garden ornament.
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