• Close-up of a red colored Slaughter Mountain Fire Agate gemstone with carved grooves on a white background
  • Close-up of a polished burgundy red, orane and brown Slaughter Mountain fire agate gem held between fingers
  • Decorative amber fire agate gemstone with intricate patterns on a black background
  • Decorative red and brown fire agate gemstone on a beige background
  • Close-up of a red and orange fire agate gemstone with saganite spikes on a white background
  • Polished amber fire agate gemstone on a beige background
  • Polished red fire agate gemstone on a beige background
  • Brown fire agate gemstone in a clear container on a beige background
  • Burgundy colored fire agate gemstone being measured with a brass caliper on a brown background
  • Brown fire agate gemstonet being measured with a ruler on a brown background
  • Brass vernier caliper measuring a small fire agate gemstone on a brown surface
  • Calculator scale with a red fire agate gemstone on it, displaying a weight of 8.90 carats.
  • Fire Agate Gemstone Slaughter Mountain Arizona Gem 8.9 Carats 20x11x5mm SLG096 Product Video
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Fire Agate Gemstone Slaughter Mountain Arizona Gem 8.9 Carats SLG096

Fire Agate Gemstone Slaughter Mountain Arizona Gem 8.9 Carats SLG096

$75.00 USD
$75.00 USD
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This expertly carved Slaughter Mountain fire agate cabochon weighs 8.9 carats and measures approximately 20.3 x 11.4 x 4.8 mm. It features deep earthy browns and burgundy reds, accented by shifting hues of red and orange. Crafted by artist TD Waddell, the stone has a flat base and detailed grooves that highlight its unique qualities. Part of the gem showcases a striking sagenite crystal fire effect. Its flat bottom makes it perfect for sophisticated jewelry designs or as a distinctive addition to a fire agate collection.

 

Images were captured both indoors under full spectrum lighting and outdoors in natural sunlight to highlight its full visual appeal. The vibrant colors in fire agates result from the Schiller effect, like that seen in mother-of-pearl and opals. This phenomenon arises from alternating layers of silica and iron oxide that diffract light, producing the characteristic interference colors known as fire. Optimal lighting is essential to reveal the full fire display, as under dimmer conditions these gemstones tend to appear darker with a brownish hue.

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Slaughter Mountain Fire Agate Information

Slaughter Mountain is famed for producing exceptionally vibrant fire agate gemstones, celebrated for their mesmerizing play of color and intricate internal banding. The fire agates from Slaughter are a treasure trove of beauty for collectors and carvers which prize this locality for its mesmerizing gemstones, high quality rough and exquisite mineral specimens.

Slaughter Mountain fire agates often features multiple stacked layers of limonite fire banding, which when cut creates dynamic flashes of vibrant red, orange, green, purple, and even electric blue fire displays.

The all-natural rough mineral specimens often feature wonderful druzy quartz crystal formations which add sparkle and texture to the stone’s surface. Some pieces also have a protective chalcedony cap which preserves the vivid fire layers beneath and enhances the carving potential. These natural features make Slaughter Mountain fire agate ideal for lapidary artists who seek material that allows for deep carving and a high contrast polish which reveals the stone’s full spectrum of fiery brilliance.

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