Fairburn Agate
Fairburn Agate is a gemstone. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and vitreous to waxy luster.
Fairburn Agate properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to waxy |
| Typical colors | Multicolored, often with banding in shades of white, brown, red, and yellow |
| Formation | Forms in sedimentary deposits, primarily in volcanic ash or in ancient riverbeds |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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