agate

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Joel Otterson’s intimate sculptures set moss agate in silver and brass at Ehrlich Steinberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Now I have it. It’s a piece of agate from the Cady Mountains.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2023

A writer's block crystals gift set available through Etsy offers agate, carnelian, tiger eye, citrine, amethyst and clear quartz crystals to help those struggling to formulate sentences.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

Moss agate, which is slightly harder than opal, has also risen in demand.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

“I suppose we don’t necessarily need to find a snakeskin agate precisely,” said Kaori.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly