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.
