Alabama Paint Agate Rough showing the signature creamy golden flow with a bright red circular feature in the pattern. From Paint Rock Valley, Alabama, this is one of the rarest Southern agates available. The piece does have a partially healed fracture visible from the surface - whether it fully penetrates the stone is uncertain and will be revealed when slabbing.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Alabama Paint Agate
• Dimensions: 92mm x 57mm x 42mm (Inches - 3.6" x 2.2" x 1.7")
• Weight: 283 grams (9.98 oz)
• Rarity: Extremely Rare
• Origin: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama, USA
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Alabama Paint Agate is an extremely rare stone from Paint Rock Valley, Alabama. This distinctive agate is renowned for its bright red patterns with dramatic contrast against orange or gold backgrounds. Alabama Paint Agate is so rare that we at LapidaryCentral only encounter it in person once every decade or so, making any available material a true opportunity for collectors. Tennessee Paint Agate, found in nearby Tennessee, is considered a sister stone to this material.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The red circle on golden flow is a classic Alabama Paint signature look. The partially healed fracture is disclosed honestly so you can plan your cut around it. Decade-rare material.
PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Southern agate collectors
• Rare material specimens
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
