Are agates precious stone

Answer 1

While an individual agate may display special colors and patterns that can make them highly desireable to rockhounds or other collectors it is not considered a "precious" stone. It is possible to find numerous examples that have sold for more than a hundred dollars.

any gemstone of extremely very good quality will be called precious.

So all agates are not precious

only few agates of very very good quality can be called precious

same way all diamonds are not precious, only very good quality diamonds can be a called precious.

Answer 2

Agates are semi-precious stones that are known for their unique patterns and colors. They are valued for their beauty and are often used in jewelry and decorative items. While not as rare or expensive as precious stones like diamonds or rubies, agates are still highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Answer 3

Yes, they are. It is a translucent variety of quartz and is used as a semi-precious stone when its quality and color are up to the necessary standard.