{"product_id":"bou-hamza-agate-pair-560g","title":"Bou Hamza Agate Pair — Rose Fortification Banding, Morocco","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBou Hamza Agate Pair (560g) — Al Hama, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding • Stability • Integration • Vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bou Hamza Agate pair from the Al Hama locality in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains is a small cabinet display specimen selected for its strong rose-and-white fortification banding, quartz interior, and druzy center. The pair opens to reveal mirrored internal structure, with soft rose to red agate bands surrounding pale chalcedony and crystalline quartz growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished faces show the defining character of this particular pair: layered fortification banding, a bright quartz-rich interior, and a central druzy zone that adds texture and light. The natural exterior preserves the rough nodule surface, while the cut faces reveal the color, structure, and interior growth that make Bou Hamza material so desirable to agate collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair comes from the Parpart Collection, adding collection context to an already locality-specific Moroccan agate specimen. For Mystic Parcel, this piece was selected for the way its visual beauty, formation story, and provenance work together without needing embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e560 g \/ 1.23 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.13 x 2.83 x 2.36 in (105 x 72 x 60 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAl Hama locality, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall cabinet \/ display pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBou Hamza Agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate \/ Chalcedony with quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHost-free nodule pair with fortification banding and druzy quartz center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRose, red, white, pale gray, and translucent chalcedony tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParpart Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoot, Sacral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntention:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrounding, Stability, Integration, Vitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate \/ Chalcedony \/ Quartz — SiO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeological Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBou Hamza Agate is associated with the Al Hama locality in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains. The locality is notable among Moroccan agate deposits because Bou Hamza agates formed in sedimentary host rock, rather than the volcanic host rock more commonly associated with other Moroccan agate sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial from Bou Hamza is often found partially enclosed in, attached to, or surrounded by sedimentary host rock. Many pieces show only limited visible agate from the outside before cutting, with the surrounding host material preserving the original formation context. This pair is a rarer host-free nodule example, meaning the agate was able to separate from its surrounding host rock more completely while still preserving natural exterior texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBou Hamza agates are known among collectors for intense color, and this pair shows that character through rose to red fortification banding around a pale quartz-rich interior. The druzy center records open-space crystal growth within the nodule, while the banding reflects repeated silica deposition over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bou Hamza quality-producing area was smaller than larger Moroccan agate localities such as Kerrouchen and Aouli. Earlier surface-collected material became limited, and strong examples from this locality have not always been consistently available on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bou Hamza Agate pair comes from the Parpart Collection, associated with German agate collectors Grit and Peter Parpart. The Parpart collection history is documented in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgates III\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2011), pp. 602–603, with additional confirmation received directly from Johann Zenz in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit Parpart began collecting agates as a child in former East Germany, resumed collecting in the late 1990s, and made her first collecting trip to Morocco in 2002. The collection is especially relevant to Moroccan agate material and adds a documented collector history to this specimen pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMystic Parcel Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair was selected for Mystic Parcel because it carries the exact kind of layered identity that makes a specimen worth lingering with: a specific Moroccan locality, a rare host-free nodule presentation, strong rose-and-white fortification banding, a quartz interior, a druzy center, and Parpart Collection provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically, agate is associated with grounding, steadiness, and integration. This pair carries that symbolism visually: two halves of one nodule, opened to reveal the structure formed slowly inside. The rose banding gives it warmth, while the quartz interior and druzy center add clarity, brightness, and inward focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intention buyers, this Bou Hamza Agate pair supports grounding, stability, integration, and steady vitality. For collectors, it stands apart for its Al Hama origin, sedimentary-host locality context, host-free nodule form, and strong rose fortification patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) Bou Hamza Agate pair from Al Hama, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco — exact pair shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystic Parcel specimen identification card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay as a small cabinet agate pair in a Curio Cabinet, office, altar, or collector shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle the pair open to show the mirrored rose-and-white fortification banding and quartz interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a visual anchor for grounding, stability, and integration work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace near other Moroccan agates or locality specimens for comparative display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during journaling or meditation when reflecting on time, patience, pressure, and gradual formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgate and quartz are relatively durable, but this pair should still be handled carefully to avoid chips or impact damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay both halves on a stable surface where the polished faces and natural exterior are supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners, acids, salt, or abrasive scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from edges or high-traffic areas where the pieces could be knocked over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mp-note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a natural agate specimen pair and may show natural rind texture, host-rock influence, color variation, internal banding, druzy quartz, healed fractures, small pits, or formation lines. Photos show the exact pair you will receive. Crystal use is complementary to and not a substitute for professional advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Parcel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470571110678,"sku":"BHAMZA-MA-PR-000531","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/2326\/7094\/files\/BouHamza_agate_pair_560_hero_mystic_parcel.jpg?v=1782351538","url":"https:\/\/mysticparcel.com\/products\/bou-hamza-agate-pair-560g","provider":"Mystic Parcel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}