Lebanese Banded Agate Geode, Matched Miniature Pair №004

Lebanese Banded Agate Geode — Matched Miniature Pair

This Lebanese banded agate geode is a matched pair of miniature halves, hand-collected and polished from the Minieh shoreline in North Lebanon. Each half of this Lebanese banded agate geode displays crisp octagonal concentric banding in gray, white, and cream — a geometric formation prized by collectors worldwide.

What makes this Lebanese banded agate geode exceptional for its size is the sharpness of the banding. Furthermore, the concentric rings are not soft or gradient — they are clean, angular, and symmetrical, forming nearly perfect octagonal patterns that radiate outward from a translucent chalcedony center. In contrast, banded agate of this clarity typically comes from Mexico, Botswana, or Brazil; consequently, Lebanese specimens at this quality remain almost unknown on the international market.

Collected from the Corniche el-Mina shoreline, the nodule was cut by hand and both interior faces polished to a mirror gloss. Moreover, the natural exterior crust — a warm tan calcareous coating — has been preserved on the back of each half. As a result, this contrast between raw and polished is part of the piece’s appeal: you see what the earth hid, and you see what revealed it.

Lebanese Banded Agate Geode Specifications

• Origin: Corniche el-Mina, Tripoli district, North Lebanon (Mediterranean coast)
• Type: Banded Agate Geode — matched pair (2 pieces)
• Formation: Concentric chalcedony banding, octagonal symmetry
• Mineral family: Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz)
• Hardness: 6.5–7 Mohs
• Finish: Polished interior faces, natural exterior preserved
• Dimensions per half: 3.8 × 3.7 × 1.5 cm · Weight per half: 35 g
• Combined weight: 70 g
• Colors: Gray, white, cream, pale tan exterior
• Numbered: №004, CedarAgate catalog

Why a Lebanese Banded Agate Geode Matched Pair Is Collectible

A small cut geode half is a curiosity. However, a matched pair — two halves from the same Lebanese banded agate geode showing mirror patterns — is a true collector’s piece. In fact, most small geodes are sold as single halves to maximize per-piece revenue; therefore, keeping the pair together is uncommon. Furthermore, pairs of this geometric quality at this size point are genuinely difficult to source.

Care & Shipping

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Furthermore, use cool water if rinsing and avoid abrasive contact with the polished faces. In addition, clean the exterior crust with water and a soft brush only — no chemicals. Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked, with a numbered certificate of origin.

Explore More Lebanese Stones

Browse our complete Lebanese natural stones collection or explore our Agate Geodes category. For questions, contact us on WhatsApp. Learn more about agate geology on Wikipedia or the chalcedony database on Mindat.org.