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Gemstone

Lake Superior Agate

Lake Superior Agate — reference photo

Lake Superior Agate is a gemstone. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7 and vitreous to waxy luster.

Lake Superior Agate properties

TypeGemstone
Mohs hardness6.5-7
LusterVitreous to waxy
Typical colorsReds, oranges, browns, whites, grays, and sometimes blues
FormationFormed from volcanic activity and later shaped by erosion
Rarity6 / 10

Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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