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Grape Agate from Indonesia

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On the market since 2016,grape agateis a new sensation.

Pictures of the crystal are going viral and dealers are popping up all overEtsyandeBay.

The best examples of grape agate have brilliant purple spheres clustered together and look good enough to eat.

Purple Agate Cluster

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Commercially known as grape agate, the crystal isn’t actually an agate at all.

Achalcedonyis a form of quartz that has a waxy sheen and can be translucent.

These crystals are found exclusively in Indonesia, more specifically in the Mamuju area of the western Sulawesi coast.

Close View of Grape Agate Clusters

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Colors can range from deep purple to pale or white hues.

It’s even possible to find green examples.

It’s also believed to provide mental clarity and decrease anxiety.

Botryoidal Purple Chalcedony

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Grape agate is a crystal that can only be found in a small section of Indonesia.

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Spherical pieces of quartz cluster together to form the rare crystal.

Pale Grape Agate from Mamuju, Indonesia

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