Agalmatolite
An old 19th century name for a carving stone originally from China. A dense form of one or more of pinite, pyrophyllite and/or talc.
It is also called Figure Stone, Picture Stone, Pagodite.
It is also called Figure Stone, Picture Stone, Pagodite.
| Agalmatolite Treatments | |
|---|---|
| Hardens considerably after heating. - Gemstones of the world, Walter Schumann, 2001, p 222 | |
| Physical Properties of Agalmatolite | |
| Mohs Hardness | 1 to 1.5, Gemstones of the world (2001) |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Whitish, greenish, yellowish., Gemstones of the world (2001) |
| Crystallography of Agalmatolite | |
| Habit | Dense aggregates, Gemstones of the world (2001) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Agalmatolite information at mindat.org |