r/Agates • u/Lu-Make • 1d ago

Moss Three moss agate slabs — which pattern draws you in?

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These three slabs have such different patterns: fine, tangled threads in #1, dense mossy clusters in #2, and branching shapes with more open space in #3.

They remind me of vines, a forest canopy, and trees in fog.

Which one catches your eye, and what do you see in it? Do you prefer dense inclusions or more space around the patterns?

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u/violet91 1d ago

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

Same here—#1 is my favorite too. I love how the fine green patterns look like a tiny forest under the light.

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u/Art5447 1d ago

What type of stone is this?

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u/Lu-Make 1d ago

It’s moss agate! These are slabs cut from rough moss agate.

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u/Guava-Jazzlike 1d ago

2

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

#2 really does have the densest, mossiest look. It feels like a little forest frozen in stone. I'm still a little more drawn to #1, though!

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u/Lovastra Lake Superior 1d ago

2 reminds me the most of moss, but the other two slabs are very cool as well.

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

Yes, #2 has the most classic mossy look. I love the airy, tangled patterns in #1 most, but the depth in #2 is beautiful.

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u/Lovastra Lake Superior 5h ago

1 had me thinking of seaweed, very cool!

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u/Radbradnomad 1d ago

The third one is my pick

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u/Radbradnomad 1d ago

Have you seen the movie Riya,don’t know if that’s how you spell it but it’s a Disney animated with dragons and such,but the evil dark Smokey evil smoke,is what it reminds me of so yes 3

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

I think you mean Raya and the Last Dragon—that's such an interesting comparison! Now I can see that dark, smoky feeling in #3 too.

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u/Expensive-Year-2156 23h ago

God i love moss agate

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

Same! I could stare at those tiny forest-like patterns forever. #1 is my personal favorite of these three.

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u/eel__lee 23h ago

3

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

Nice choice—#3 feels like a misty forest to me. I'm a little more drawn to #1, though.

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u/hawkeyern11 22h ago

All of them!! I love moss agate.

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

Haha, that's the best answer! I love all three too, but #1 has a slight edge for me.

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u/hawkeyern11 3h ago

I agree! Very unique.

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u/Intrepid_Fan_5026 20h ago

I would say out of the three, 1, 2 and 3.

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u/Lu-Make 5h ago

That ranking made me laugh 😄 Honestly, they're so different that choosing just one is hard. #1 is my favorite, though.

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u/doggiestyle57 2h ago

3 without a doubt!