This cabinet sized fire agate rough mineral specimen from Slaughter Mountain, Arizona, weighs 2.87 pounds and measures 5-1/2 by 5 by 3-1/4 inches. It showcases several different areas of possible internal fire agate gemstones, unique quartz and intricate chalcedony formations, and an intermix of colored agate and rhyolite. The specimen has a flat base which offers a good display angle for detailed examination.
This specimen originates from Slaughter Mountain, Arizona, an area celebrated for fire agate gemstones displaying vivid color ranges such as bright reds, oranges, deep greens, purples, and rare blues. The deposit lies within the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation where mining rights are exclusively held by tribal members. Due to limited mining activities at Slaughter Mountain, these large mineral specimens are becoming rare and hard to obtain.
The photos shown represent the actual specimen you will receive, photographed both outdoors in natural sunlight and indoors under full spectrum artificial light. The stone is displayed dry as well as wet to simulate a polished appearance for optimal visual display.
Aguascalientes Mexico is known for producing quality fire agate gemstones, celebrated for their mesmerizing play of color and intricate internal banding. The fire agate rough from Aguascalientes is a treasure trove of fire agate beauty for collectors and carvers which prize this locality for its rough specimens. The fire agate rough often features these traits: Multiple stacked layers of limonite fire banding, creating dynamic flashes of red, orange, green, purple, and even electric blue. Some pieces from this area have a very dark colored chalcedony, which provides a striking difference from the colorful fire layers and enhances the carving potential. These natural features make Aguascalientes fire agate ideal for lapidary artists, who seek material that allows for high contrast gemstones, which help reveal the stone’s full spectrum of fiery brilliance.
