{"product_id":"large-gobi-desert-multi-eye-agate","title":"Gobi Desert Agate Large | Many Faces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGobi Desert Eye Agate can develop remarkable concentrations of concentric and orbicular structures, created as successive silica-rich layers form around multiple growth centres within the Agate. Specimens displaying numerous well-defined eyes are particularly interesting because the patterns, sizes and colour combinations can vary across almost every surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis large Gobi Agate is distinguished by an abundance of natural eye formations rather than one dominant feature. Ochre, caramel, cream, brown and near-black rings occur throughout the naturally weathered stone, accompanied by unusual areas of green mineralisation. Associated with the Gobi Desert regions of northern China and Mongolia, these Agates are valued for their natural surfaces, sculptural shapes and patterns revealed through prolonged desert weathering. An especially characterful specimen for collectors of Gobi Agate, Eye Agate and naturally orbicular Agate. 🤎👀✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚖️ Weight: 146gms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: H 6.8cm x L 3.3cm x W 5.2cm  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌎 Source: Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 Gobi Desert Agate: The Stone Of Grounding and Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️💛💚 Root Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating large Gobi Desert Agate is absolutely covered in natural eye formations, with concentric circles appearing across almost every part of its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike our first specimen, which has one dominant eye formation, this piece is all about abundance. Large and small eyes sit alongside one another, some perfectly rounded and others irregular, with rings of ochre, caramel, cream, brown and almost black creating remarkable natural patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral of the formations occur in pairs, giving parts of the specimen an almost face-like appearance. Depending on which way you turn it, another little “face” seems to appear, making this a particularly fun piece to explore. Once you start seeing them, you really can't unsee them. 😂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also unexpected touches of green running through areas of the specimen, contrasting beautifully against the warmer desert tones. I would leave the exact identity of the green material unspecified without mineral testing, but visually it adds another layer of interest to an already incredibly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular patterns are created through successive layers of silica-rich material developing around individual growth centres. Over time, these produce the concentric and orbicular formations collectors commonly describe as “eyes”. On this specimen, multiple generations and sizes of these formations have created an especially complex surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobi Desert Agates are associated with the desert regions of northern China and Mongolia, where prolonged exposure to wind, sand and extreme environmental conditions naturally weathers their surfaces. This is part of what makes them so interesting to collect. Their exterior hasn't been polished to manufacture the patterns you see. Much of their character comes from natural formation followed by long-term desert weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected this piece in China from a vendor specialising predominantly in Gobi and Hubei Agates, and with this many natural eyes across one specimen, there was really no leaving it behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Agate is traditionally associated with grounding, stability and balance, while naturally occurring eye formations have long carried symbolism of protection, awareness and watchfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut I think this one's personality is what will win people over. Eyes, circles, little faces, green areas and patterns everywhere you look. Turn it around and chances are something else will be staring back at you. 🤎👀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67696393421024,"sku":null,"price":298.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/GobiDesertAgateLargeManyFaces1.jpg?v=1790910442","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/large-gobi-desert-multi-eye-agate","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}