Photo #112
Spider Black Pastel with some assorted agates (various locations), a little bit of shed starting on her head.
I had to underexpose the photo to prevent the stones from reflecting the camera flash. Agate can take a mirror-like polish and is a classic material among those who tumble/polish stones.
Fun fact: Agate can be found all over the world and comes in every color imaginable. Certain types of agate will readily accept dye and can be turned from a plain colorless piece into a patterned beauty. Dyed agate slices and book ends are commonly sold in many different stores as display pieces. UV light will often degrade the dye over time and reveal the original stone. Not every piece of agate comes out well during the dying/cutting process. The left overs (an example shown below) are often sold to hobbyists for various lapidary projects.
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