Agate popularity skyrocketed and right now it’s being sold in the market, especially agate in West Kalimantan were equally popular with stones other areas. The original stone of West Kalimantan area commonly referred to as "amethyst". Amethyst now the target of almost every teenagers in West Kalimantan because of its beautiful and distinctive.


But do you know? All the natural stones produced in West Kalimantan are quite numerous and varied. This is what we going to discuss here. The people of West Kalimantan should have a knowledge about what possessed agate in our beloved region. Here are some kinds of agate that exist in West Kalimantan:

  1. Red Borneo


Borneo red stone is a type of agate coming from West Kalimantan, for his name alone is wearing "Borneo" which indicates that these rocks originated from West Kalimantan. A bright red color that is comfortable to the (super Quality has a color such as syrup or fanta), If the color is not too bright Red or Pink that means it is pretty good stone. But, if the color is not alive, dull, not bright, not convenient to look at, it is low quality. This stone is being increased in popularity in the market nowadays. 

    2.  Amethyst Blue Sea



This one is a premium stone and the price is very expensive in the market. For small size alone could reach millions. This stone in the world agate stone commonly referred to as the "Aqua Marine" and it is very famous throughout the world.

  3.  Amethyst Sempalai



This stone is still categorize as amethyst. This stone came from Sambas district and began famous recently. This stone has also competed in national contests, but still overshadowed by the rock from the outside like Bacan and others. 
According to a collector of antique stone, amethyst sempalai was once at the bargaining up to 15 million rupiah, that is pretty fantastic price, isn’t it?

   4. Natural Borneo Amethyst 


An amethyst amethyst or quartz mineral rock types. Amethyst is the birth stone for someone who was born in February. Usually purple amethyst to pink. Historically, purple is the color used by kings, queens, and other royal family members. Therefore, the authorities often have a diamond made of amethyst.
This stone became so popular in West Kalimantan and being hunted by numerous stone collectors. Amethyst is also divided into several types such as amethyst violet, ice, crystal, honey, petrol, diesel, tea, coffee and many more. Usually these kinds of amethyst are known comes from Ketapang city which is called the City Ale-Ale.

   5.  Coral Amethyst of Borneo



The last but not least is Borne Coral Amethyst Stone, this kind of type usually has a very beautiful coral motif in stone, and therefore referred to as amethyst rock. This stone is also gaining in popularity among many lovers of agate stone.
Which one do you like?

I know, there are still so many more types of agate typical West Kalimantan, limited data and resources that I have, I can only summarize some kind of rock above. Hopefully this article useful and can be your reference agate to run this business especially in West Kalimantan. 

So let’s start hunting guys! (^_^) 

Source : BORNEONEWS. 

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