Agate is a variety of quartz. It consists of successive layers of chalcedony, each of which has a different color. When agate is cut, one can observe the fine, parallel curved bands of chalcedony layers within it. According to Theophrastus, the Greeks gave this mineral its name after the Achates River (today called Drillo) in Sicily, where it was found. It is a very common mineral and is encountered in almost every color. It is usually opaque.
Agate moss is a fibrous form of Chalcedony. Its colors are distributed in such a way that they resemble moss. They are actually oxides of manganese or iron. It is thought to harmonize human power with the forces of the earth. It is mainly found on the banks of rivers and streams.
All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Handle this komboloi with care. Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.
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