Red Moss Agate Cabochon

$11.00

Yes! You’ve found it—a real, not treated, red moss agate cabochon! This is an amazing piece that got lost in our system until recently. Now, it’s ready to come home to you!

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Description

Take a peek at this incredible red moss agate cabochon! This cabochon is perfect for jewelry making. This piece is completely natural. Sorry about the quality of the photos. We took them earlier on in our history. This amazing cab was actually lost until recently. Now, we’ve posted it to find its forever home. Will it come home to you?

Size: Approx. 1.00 X 1.50″, 10.24g

This red moss agate cabochon is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

Is Red Moss Agate REAL? Absolutely!

Red moss agate is a variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz (SiO₂), characterized by its translucent to opaque body and distinctive red, dendritic inclusions. These inclusions typically consist of iron oxides or manganese, which form branching, moss-like patterns within the stone. The “moss” is not organic but rather mineral in origin, with hematite and goethite being common contributors to the reddish coloration (see mindat.org, “Moss Agate”). Moss agates form in volcanic rocks or weathered lavas, where mineral-rich groundwater percolates through cracks, depositing silica and trace elements that create the unique inclusions. Scientific documentation of moss agate’s formation and composition can be found in mineralogy textbooks such as “Manual of Mineral Science” by Klein & Dutrow (23rd Edition, Wiley, 2007). Mindat.org provides photographic evidence and locality information confirming the natural occurrence of red moss agate in various regions.
References:
  • Mindat.org: Moss Agate
  • Klein, C., & Dutrow, B. (2007). Manual of Mineral Science (23rd ed.). Wiley.

A Bit About Moss Agate

Moss agate is a type of chalcedony that forms in sedimentary environments rich in silica and mineral impurities. The distinctive green moss-like inclusions in moss agate are typically composed of minerals such as chlorite, hornblende, or other manganese or iron oxides. These inclusions create unique patterns resembling moss or ferns within the translucent chalcedony matrix. Moss agate with drusy features small sparkling crystals that coat the surface of the agate, forming a glittering effect. This drusy layer often results from the presence of mineral-rich solutions that seep into cavities or fractures in the agate, crystallizing over time to create the sparkling drusy texture.

Moss Agate Metaphysical Properties:

  • Brings strength and efficacy to the user’s efforts
  • Enhances agreeability and persuasiveness which makes this a great stone for salespeople or entrepreneurs
  • Assists with the ego and self-esteem to balance emotions and enhance positive personality traits
  • Helps one to find beauty everywhere the person looks
  • Assists with communication with the plant and mineral realms
  • Assists with acquiring knowledge that could help with the stability of the planet
  • Used in agriculture
  • Used for abundance and wealth
  • Enhances speed
  • Astrological Association: Virgo
  • Numerical Vibration: 1

Agate Metaphysical Properties:

  • Balances yin/yang energies
  • Balances the etheric bodies with the mental, physical, and emotional bodies
  • Stabilizes and cleanses the auric body
  • Helps one to look closely at the self and circumstances relevant to one’s well-being
  • Enhances analytical thinking, precision, and highlights one’s inherent talents
  • Enhances connection to entities in spiritual realms and assists in drawing inspiration from them
  • Astrological Association: Gemini
  • Numerical Vibration: 7

 Chemical Composition:

  • Silicon Dioxide- SiO2

 Chalcedony Metaphysical Properties:

  • Balances the energies of the body, mind, spirit, and emotions
  • Encourages brotherhood, brotherly love
  • Has a nurturing energy that fosters benevolence and good will
  • Helps to alleviate sadness, irritability
  • Enhances responsiveness and generosity
  • *Some say there is a chakra association with the Crown
  • Astrological Association: Cancer, Sagittarius, and some say Pisces
  • Numerical Vibration: 9

 Chemical Composition:

  • Silicon Dioxide- SiO2

If you like this red moss agate cabochon, you’ll love the rest of our moss agate lineup found here.

Please Note:

  1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
  2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
  3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
  4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.

Additional information

Weight .01064 kg

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