Agua Nueva Agate Rough – Fortification with Tube – Mexican Moss Agate Trimmer
This neat Agua Nueva Agate trimmer shows good fortification with some tube below the fortification. A solid cutter of this increasingly scarce Mexican material.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Agua Nueva Moss Agate
• Dimensions: 75mm x 46mm x 42mm (Inches - 3.0" x 1.8" x 1.7")
• Weight: 170 grams (6.00 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Mexico (Agua Nueva Ranch)
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Agua Nueva Agate is impressive material from Mexico near the Laguna Agate mining area. While it can sometimes have fortification, it's more commonly high-contrast, well-defined moss agate. The material tends to be fairly hard and solid, taking a mirror polish for exceptional jewelry. Agua Nueva translates to "New Water" agate and comes from the Agua Nueva Ranch. It can occasionally have fractures but generally yields workable slabs for cabochons, and is becoming increasingly difficult to source in high-quality material with vivid moss.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The tube structures beneath the fortification add depth for interesting cabs.
PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Moss agate collectors
• Slab cutting
PHOTO NOTE: Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
