Kentucky Agate 16x25-18x33mm Oval Beads - 15-16 Inch Porcelain as well as other non-standard

as well as other non-standard crimp bead and tube sizes

but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

which form fragmented patterns throughout the stone

Kentucky Agate 16x25-18x33mm Oval Beads - 15-16 Inch Porcelain as well as other non-standardKentucky agate is a prized, banded variety of microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) known for its vibrant, distinct layers of red, orange, yellow, black, and gray, primarily found in east central Kentucky's creeks, especially in Estill, Jackson, and Powell counties, often revealed after rain and prized by collectors for its unique colors and patterns. Officially designated Kentucky's State Gemstone in 2024, these beautiful, colorful nodules are found