{"title":"Black agate","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack agate is a chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, black in colour, opaque and very fine-grained. It polishes to a glossy black and stands up well to everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, opaque to translucent in a thin slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily and hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz); Mohs hardness 6.5 to 7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a dark stone, it is traditionally associated with grounding, protection and quiet strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and heat, which can dull an applied dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA uniform, deep black is most often obtained by dyeing or heating the agate: this is a common practice, which does not change the hardness. 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A collector's pendulum, with the silhouette of a small lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from: \u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst and rock crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlack agate and rose quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSunstone and tiger's eye\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold individually: one pendulum with its chain. 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The photo shows an example; the stone may vary slightly in colour and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolished natural stone cone, metal cap, chain matching the finish (silver-tone or gold-tone).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal length: about 25 cm, chain included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oracle \u0026 Opale","offers":[{"title":"Amethyst, silver-tone finish","offer_id":67640639979910,"sku":"A-SpecMP-73","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose quartz, silver-tone finish","offer_id":67640640012678,"sku":"A-SpecMP-72","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black agate, gold-tone finish","offer_id":67640640045446,"sku":"A-SpecMP-74","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiger's eye, gold-tone finish","offer_id":67640640078214,"sku":"A-SpecMP-75","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4786\/8806\/files\/9-pendule-chambre-cachee-photo_1.jpg?v=1793575948"},{"product_id":"pendule-ange-petit-ange-de-pierre-sous-un-arceau-argente","title":"Angel pendulum: small stone angel under a silver-tone hoop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small angel carved in stone, wings folded, beneath a hoop of silver-tone wire. 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