Definitions for moss agate
moss agate

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1. moss agatenoun

   an agate resembling moss with brown, black, or green markings

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1. Moss agate

   Moss agate is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is a form of chalcedony which includes minerals of a green color embedded in the stone, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. The field is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. It is not a true form of agate, because it does not have concentric banding.Moss agate can be clear or milky white, with green dendritic inclusions that resemble moss. The colors are formed due to trace amounts of metal present as an impurity, such as chrome or iron. The metals can make different colors depending on their valence (oxidation state). Despite its name, moss agate does not contain organic matter and is usually formed from weathered volcanic rocks.Moss agate is found in countries across the world, including India, Brazil, Uruguay, central European countries, and the United States. In the U.S., Montana moss agate is found in the alluvial gravels of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries between Sidney and Billings, Montana. It was originally formed in the Yellowstone National Park area of Wyoming as a result of volcanic activity. In Montana moss agate the red color is the result of iron oxide and the black color is the result of manganese oxide. The gemstone has also been known as "Mocha stone" after the Arabian city of Mocha in Yemen, once a source.

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1. moss agate

   Moss agate is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is characterized by its green, moss-like inclusions of manganese or iron that give it a unique, natural appearance. It is often used in jewelry and carving for its aesthetic appeal. Despite its name, it is actually a variety of chalcedony rather than true agate.

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1. Moss agate

   Moss agate is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is a form of chalcedony which includes minerals of a green colour embedded in the stone, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. It also sometimes resembles blue-cheese. The field is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. It is not a true form of agate, as it lacks agate's defining feature of concentric banding. Moss agate is of the white variety with green inclusions that resemble moss. It occurs in many locations. The colors are formed due to trace amounts of metal present as an impurity, such as chrome or iron. The metals can make different colors depending on their valence. Despite its name, moss agate does not contain organic matter and is usually formed from weathered volcanic rocks. Montana moss agate is an agate found in the alluvial gravels of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries between Sidney and Billings, Montana. The agate originally was formed in the Yellowstone National Park area of Wyoming as a result of volcanic activity. In Montana moss agate the red color is the result of iron oxide and the black color is the result of manganese oxide.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of moss agate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of moss agate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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