“...The most well-known discovery sites in the western part (Czech) of the “agate area” are the quarries of Bezdecin between Hodkovice and Frydstein. From here for example the so-called “Kascholong agates”* come with its typically white basic colour and red and/or pink colored shades.(...) Unfortunately many pieces are partially substantially cracked by cleavages …”
Johann Zenz,” agates” S.260 - 261 Bode publishing house 2005
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