Agate Mortar and Pestle Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-L-13477
Quick Answer: The Agate Mortar and Pestle is a grey mortar and pestle made from natural agate, a microcrystalline form of silica, mainly chalcedony, noted for its fine grain. It is shaped by cutting, grinding and polishing.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Made from natural agate
- Agate is a microcrystalline form of silica, mainly chalcedony
- Noted for its fine grain
- Shaped by cutting, grinding and polishing
- Grey in colour
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural agate (microcrystalline silica, mainly chalcedony) |
| Colour | Grey |
| Finish | Cut, ground and polished |
About This Product
A mortar and pestle is used in chemistry and geology labs to grind small amounts of solid into a fine powder before analysis or mixing. Agate is a hard, dense material with a fine grain, which makes it suited to grinding hard or brittle samples while adding very little foreign material to them. The sample is placed in the bowl and crushed with the pestle in a circular motion, then brushed out for use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Agate Mortar and Pestle made from?
It is made from natural agate, a microcrystalline form of silica, mainly chalcedony.
Q2. How is it made?
The natural agate goes through cutting, grinding and polishing to achieve the desired form and finish.
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For a quotation on the Agate Mortar and Pestle, contact School Lab Equipment India.