This collection includes ten expertly trimmed fire agate rough preforms, weighing a total of 117.49 grams (587 carats) and ranging from 19mm to 38mm in size. Each piece reveals vibrant fire layers with a range of colors, some partially polished to highlight their internal structure. Sourced from Slaughter Mountain, Deer Creek, and Mexico, these stones are ideally prepared for final gemstone carving, promising excellent quality fire agate gems when skillfully cut.
The individual stones measure and weigh:
Mexican – 23.5 carats, 18 x 15 x 9 mm
Slaughter 1 – 96 carats, 38 x 26 x 17 mm
Slaughter 2 – 66 carats, 33 x 25 x 10mm
Slaughter 3 – 58 carats, 34 x 30 x 6 mm
Slaughter 4 – 56 carats, 33 x 24 x 11 mm
Slaughter 5 – 56 carats, 31 x 19 x 11 mm
Deer Creek 1 – 101 carats, 41 x 38 x 12 mm
Deer Creek 2 – 54 carats, 34 x 26 x 6 mm
Deer Creek 3 – 37 carats, 26 x 20 x 6 mm
Deer Creek 4 – 38 carats, 21 x 18 x 10 mm
Photographs of these fire agate preforms were taken both indoors under artificial lighting and outdoors in natural sunlight, with the stones shown dry and wet to mimic a polished surface and enhance the visibility of their internal fire. Close-up magnifications are included to better reveal the intricate fire layers within the stones.
The vivid colors in fire agates result from the Schiller effect, similar to that seen in mother-of-pearl and opals. This phenomenon arises from alternating silica and iron oxide layers that diffract light, creating the color interference known as fire. Optimal light conditions are necessary to fully appreciate this play of color, as the gems appear darker and less vibrant in dim lighting.
These pieces are 100% natural rocks and may be subject to normal flaws as found in nature or the result of hard-rock mining extraction (cracks, chips, etc).
