The Science Museum of Minnesota
Banded Agate Sphere $10.00
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This sphere is carved from natural banded agate, showcasing the stone’s distinctive layered patterns. Each piece is unique, with variations in color, pattern, and size that make every sphere one-of-a-kind.
Why You’ll Love This
- Material: Natural banded agate
- Size: Approximately 1.5 inches in diameter
- Appearance: Polished sphere highlighting agate’s natural bands; each specimen is unique
- Formation: Forms in cavities of volcanic rock as silica-rich fluids deposit layered bands of chalcedony over time
- Educational Value: Demonstrates mineral layering, quartz-based formation, and natural variation in geologic specimens
A small but striking piece that serves as both a decorative object and an educational example of natural mineral patterns.

