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Iris Agate

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A variety of Agate

An iridescent variety of agate - when sliced into a thin section it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum when viewed in transmitted light.

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Classification of Iris Agate

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Other Names for Iris Agate

Synonyms:
Iridescent AgateRainbow Agate
Other Languages:
German:Regenbogenachat

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Iris Agate

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Jones, F.T. (1952) Iris agate: Am. Min.: 37: 578-587.

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  • Localities for Iris Agate

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
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    • California
      • Alameda Co.
        • Berkeley
    Jones, F.T. (1952) Iris Agate. American Mineralogist: 37: 578-587; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 344.
      • Kern Co.
        • Rosamond Hills
          • Rosamond
    • Idaho
      • Custer Co.
        • Bay Horse District
    • New Mexico
      • Catron Co.
    http://www.cst.cmich.edu/users/dietr1rv/agate.htm
    • Oregon
      • Wasco Co.
    • Tennessee
      • Bedford Co.
    Zeitner ,1968. Appalachian Mineral & Gem Trails ; Travis A. Paris (2011) Tennessee Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 86:300-328
    • Texas
      • Brewster Co.
        • Alpine
    www.austingemandmineral.org
    http://www.omsinc.org/archives/Ore-cutts_Jan04.pdf
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