What is the bloodshot thing in one of my agate pendants?

Bloodshot agate is a kind of natural agate, in which the bloodshot structure is formed by tiny and slender bloodshot minerals inside agate, usually containing iron oxide. These bloodshot structures are usually dark red, which is consistent with the color of agate itself.

This phenomenon is natural and completely normal. In the process of agate formation, when the crystal grows, some local tiny gaps form some substance deposits along the grain boundaries. These substances may be produced by isotope particles, mineral particles or bubbles at high temperature and high pressure. Over time, these substances will form a bloodshot structure that runs through the entire agate crystal.

This bloodshot structure will not affect the quality or value of agate. On the contrary, for many agate collectors, bloodshot red agate is more attractive. Of course, the shape, density and distribution of bloodshot may be different due to the different sources and manufacturing processes of stones, which is one of the reasons why each bloodshot agate is unique.

If you buy a bloodshot red agate, you don't need to do much extra work to deal with it. Clean it regularly, avoid using hard objects or chemical solvents and keep it beautiful.