Moss Agate Slab

A Tiny Forest Frozen in Stone

This 23g Moss Agate slab is a miniature natural wonder. Dramatic ribbons of earthy gold wind through a translucent smoky lavender-gray matrix, with layered root-like inclusions that mimic wood grain or fossilized moss — earning it the nickname “Pocket Forest.” Formed from silica-rich solutions in volcanic gas cavities, each slab is completely unique.

A standout collector’s slice or lapidary material — beautiful for display, wire-wrapping, or cabbing.

Specimen Details

• Specimen: Moss Agate Slab
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 1.7"
• Weight: 23 grams
• Origin: Commonly India, Indonesia, or the United States
• Condition: Unpolished slab with rough natural edges and striking internal banding
• Color: Smoky lavender-gray with golden brown mossy veins
• Composition: Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) — Chalcedony variety
• Chemical Family: Silicate
• Formation: Formed from silica-rich solutions in volcanic gas cavities
• Hardness: 6.5–7 on Mohs scale
• Nickname: “Pocket Forest”

Note: Some photographs were taken while the slab was wet to enhance its natural colors.