{"product_id":"lebanese-lace-chalcedony-palm-stone-minieh-002","title":"Lebanese Lace Chalcedony Palm Stone, Floral Agate Specimen 002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-polished palm stone of Lebanese lace chalcedony, gathered from the Minieh shoreline in North Lebanon. The translucent chalcedony matrix holds floral formations of crystalline white agate - a natural signature of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs to a category collectors call flower agate or lace chalcedony - a formation where bloom-like clusters of white microcrystalline silica grew slowly inside a translucent chalcedony host. Each round blossom is a separate geological event, formed over millennia as mineral-rich water seeped through tiny cavities. The stone reads almost like a painted landscape: soft amber ground, drifting clouds of cream lace, and scattered white flowers caught mid-bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollected by hand along the Corniche el-Mina shore, where wave-tumbled chalcedony occasionally surfaces after storms, then hand-polished over three weeks to reveal the full depth of the translucent body. The finish is soft-dome, smooth to the touch - a piece made to be held, not just displayed. Palm stones of this kind are traditionally kept for meditation, grounding, and quiet focus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Corniche el-Mina, Tripoli district, North Lebanon (Mediterranean coast)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eType: Lace Chalcedony, Flower Agate palm stone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormation: Botryoidal chalcedony with microcrystalline inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMineral family: Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardness: 6.5 to 7 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand-polished high gloss, natural dome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: 174 g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColors: Cream, warm beige, translucent pale amber, white lace inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumbered: No. 002, CedarAgate catalog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Lebanese lace chalcedony distinctive:\u003c\/strong\u003e While flower agate deposits exist in Madagascar and parts of China, Lebanese specimens are genuinely rare on the international market. Lebanon's coastal chalcedony forms in smaller, isolated pockets - each piece carries slightly different inclusions, colors, and light transmission. Holding one against a window shows faint translucency through the body, a test few treated or synthetic stones can pass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry cloth. If rinsing, use cool water and dry immediately. Avoid prolonged sunlight exposure, which can gradually shift cream tones toward yellow over many years. Safe to handle daily - the 6.5 to 7 Mohs hardness makes chalcedony durable for regular holding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked. Worldwide delivery 7 to 21 business days. Wrapped in acid-free tissue inside a padded gift-ready box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with a numbered certificate of origin signed by the CedarAgate founder, documenting collection location, date gathered, and geological classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CedarAgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47339902238898,"sku":"CA-002","price":95.0,"currency_code":"LBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5154\/4242\/files\/lebanese-flower-agate-palm-stone-002-alternate.jpg?v=1777029521","url":"https:\/\/cedaragate.com\/products\/lebanese-lace-chalcedony-palm-stone-minieh-002","provider":"CedarAgate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}