These gemstones are beautiful Green Agate Gemstones that are a bright green with blotches of white and tan. The beads are semi-translucent to translucent agate with natural inclusions. They are large polished wavy oval beads. Green agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline form of quartz. The green color is often caused by the presence of trace elements like iron, chromium, and nickel. This strand is extra long -18 inches.
- Sold on 18" strand
 - Circa 1970's
 - Size: 30 x 42mm
 
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