Landscape agate - a mystery left to us by nature. Scientists say that it is not at all agate, chalcedony as these are not typical stratification, but is it really so important when it comes to such beauty. It seems bizarre that the miniatures by the artist virtuoso, but in fact all of this - the natural formation.
Agate has long been attributed magical and curative properties, it was believed that this stone strengthens the mind, protects from enemies and help its owner to make the right decisions. Jewelers appreciated agate, because it is beautiful in itself, and rarely requires a luxurious frame, often just need to start playing rock in all its glory.
The main deposits of landscaped agates concentrated in Brazil, India and the United States. These stones often cause excitement and even some distrust, because these masterpieces so familiar to us resemble paintings. Endless fields and mountain ranges, trees and flowers, and at times - rural landscape with tiny rickety houses from time to time. Each stone can be admired for a long time, considering the smallest details.