{"title":"Rough Agate","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnpolished rough agate specimens, directly sourced from Southern Africa. Natural, unworked pieces for collectors and lapidaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-ngabu-agate-nodules-from-malawi-sold-per-kg","title":"Natural Ngabu Agate nodules from Malawi - sold per 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Rough Malawi Agate Nodules — Ngabu, Malawi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the nodules before the magic happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from the Ngabu region of Malawi's Nsanje District, these rough agate nodules form in the ancient Jurassic basalts of the Karoo Supergroup — volcanic rock laid down over 180 million years ago. Silica-rich groundwater slowly filled the cavities, layer by layer, building the fortification bands, translucent chalcedony zones, and occasional mossy or plume-like inclusions that make Malawi agate so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material includes several natural varieties — Alimajo, Gambiri, smooth skin, and newer material from the Mozambique border regions. Each 500g lot is a genuine mixture; the varieties are not always easy to distinguish before cutting, and we don't sort by type. What you receive reflects the natural range of the deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortification banding in oranges, yellows, pinks, reds, blues, purples, and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent chalcedony zones that glow when backlit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional mossy or plume inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, uncut, untreated — exactly as they came out of the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 500g retail lot is carefully hand-selected from small, curated batches — we sort to remove poor-quality material and ensure you receive a representative mix of the deposit's best natural range. What you receive is honest, direct-from-source rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ngabu, Malawi — Nsanje District, Karoo Supergroup basalts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by: 500g lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize range: 2cm to 8cm (occasional larger specimens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Rough, uncut nodules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Alimajo, Gambiri, smooth skin (unsorted mixture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ST0001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched from South Africa. Estimated delivery 7–10 working days. Import duties may apply for international orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle with care — rough nodules may have sharp edges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for larger quantities?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer bulk and trade supply of Malawi agate nodules (unselected, minimum 100kg).\u003cbr\u003ePlease email nicole@elementaltreasure.com to enquire \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601479942383,"sku":"ST0001","price":425.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/0073\/4959\/files\/malawi-ngabu-agate-rough-unpolished-nodules-1.jpg?v=1770121185"}],"url":"https:\/\/elementaltreasure.com\/collections\/rough-agate.oembed","provider":"Elemental Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}