Clay Point Agate / Moss Agate
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Clay Point Agate / Moss Agate has colors of
red and purple ranging from homogenous to mottled. Moss agate has
black or brown dendritic inclusions.
Texture:
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Translucency:
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Clay Point Agate is associated with the Morrison Formation or the Chinle
Formation of Utah. Primarily occurs around Clay Point, Garfield
County, Utah
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