Turritella Agate Natural 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Coin First discovered in 2006

First discovered in 2006

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

blush color is deceptive

Sodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid

non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of a high percentage of carbon

Turritella Agate Natural 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Coin First discovered in 2006Turritella Agates rich brown and black colors are patterned with the fossilized remains of sea creatures millions of years old. The name Turritella comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone. Like other Agates, Turritella Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agate has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period, also known as the Stone Age,