• Grey Agate is a natural type of quartz with high hardness and excellent resistance to abrasion and wear. • It is ideal for use in grinding and mixing due to its durability. • Agate Mortars and Pestles are used in labs to crush, grind, and mix chemicals. • The Mortar is a bowl-shaped container. • The Pestle is a heavy, club-shaped tool used to grind substances inside the Mortar.