{"product_id":"almus-agate-pair-tokat-red-fortification-nodule","title":"Almus Agate Pair | Tokat Red Fortification Nodule","description":"\u003cp\u003eUncover the \"miracle of nature\" with this vibrant Almus Agate pair, a rare collector's specimen from the Tokat province in Turkey's Central Black Sea region. Known locally as \"surprise eggs\" because of their distinct spherical nodule shape, Almus agates are famous for revealing stunning interiors when cut. This piece features the classic Almus color palette: a rich, iron-stained orange and red fortification pattern surrounding a crystalline center. The banding here is sharp and distinct, a hallmark of high-quality Tokat specimens. Why this specimen is special: Specific Locality: Mined in the Almus district of Tokat, a region famous for unique \"zebraic\" chalcedony and fossil-like agate textures. \"Surprise Egg\" Formation: This stone began as a gas bubble in Eocene-era volcanic rock, slowly filling with silica and iron minerals over millions of years. Natural Iron Colors: The intense oranges and reds are 100% natural, caused by local iron oxide (hematite\/goethite) deposits in the host rock—no heat treatment was used. Translucency: When backlit, the orange bands often glow with a fiery warmth characteristic of this locality. Metaphysical Properties: Almus Agate is considered a stone of hidden potential—much like the \"surprise\" inside the nodule. It is believed to encourage the discovery of one's own hidden talents and inner truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen Details: Type: Almus Agate \/ Tokat Nodule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Almus, Tokat Province, Turkey (Central Black Sea Region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment: None (100% Natural)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3x3cm Weight: 51g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped worldwide with care from the StoneWorldAI studio in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneWorldAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43244366790730,"sku":"S63","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/5075\/3354\/files\/6dbe3917-il_fullxfull.7556369981_gn4u.jpg?v=1768824669","url":"https:\/\/stoneworldai.myshopify.com\/products\/almus-agate-pair-tokat-red-fortification-nodule","provider":"StoneWorldAI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}