Black Flower Agate Tower (imperfect)

Please note that this tower does have fine scratches to it most likely during the carving or polishing process.  This little tower almost has a green tinge to it in certain lighting and has a lovely smokey gray/untreated black flower agate pattern. The way this tower was cut by the original carvers caused most of the flower pattern to disappear. It weighs 0.081 kg and is just over 3.5inches tall and 1 inch wide. 

Flower agate is a variety of plume agate discovered in Madagascar in 2011. It is a mix of agate and opaque chalcedony resembling blooming flowers.  The agate is often pink or gray but can be red, green, blue, and black.  Flower agate has a mohs scale hardness of 6.5-7. 

Agate colors are created by various mineral inclusions.  Green flower agate is due to chlorite inclusions.  Red flower agate is due to iron or manganese.  Blue flower agate is due to iron or copper.  Black flower agate is due to iron and basalt.

Flower agate has also been called Sakura Agate and Cherry Blossom Agate. 

Flower agate is considered a “master healer” and is used to amplify energies of other stones.  Flower agate encourages self growth, emotional balance, and joy. 

Metaphysical properties are not health care advice and should not be used as such.  Please consult your healthcare team for health concerns.