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Montana Agate Inclusions

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This page will have information on the different types of inclusions that are found in Montana agate, along with some facts & speculation on the mechanisms for formation of the inclusions.  In the meanwhile, here are some pictures of inclusions (click any image for a blow-up):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gemologists define a precious stone as having beauty, hardness and rarity.  Montana agate obtains much of its beauty because of the wonderfully diverse, colorful, intricate inclusions. 

 

 

ribbon banding

   color

   appearance

    clarity

    pattern

dendrites