"Greasy Agate"

[tomclark]

One of the variations of chert in FL is Greasy Agate. Looks like vaseline is coating the material. I am not sure if it is naturally occurring as "greasy" or if it's an effect from heat treating. Most collectors here have a few made of this material.

[tomclark]

Greasy Agate Thonotosassa Point, Hillsborough Co., FL

[Hi-Lo]

Is that sometimes referred to as "candy?"

[tomclark]

Nope, lol, these brokes are candy!

[Hi-Lo]

Oh my goodness.

[Tam]

Very nice Tom, thanks for the lesson . I did read in a book about Chert being heat treated and getting a waxy look .

[Kyflintguy]

Beautiful finds and lithic material Tom! Thanks for sharing!

[OBION]

Love that stuff! Gem quality