🌿 San Carlos Agate Rough – Bright Red & Gold Moss with Blue Inclusions
This is a chunk of San Carlos Agate rough featuring vivid red moss formations, striking blue agate inclusions, and well-defined gold and orange moss structures. At 1 lb 4 oz, this piece is an excellent size for slabbing, with strong potential for cabochon-grade material throughout.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: San Carlos Agate, 100% natural, Mexico
Dimensions (Inches): ~3.3″ × 2.9″ × 3.1″
Weight: ~1 lb 4 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Bright red moss, blue agate inclusions, gold/orange moss highlights, strong cabbing potential
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
📝 Material Overview, History, and Geology
San Carlos Agate is a striking moss agate from northern Mexico, admired for its high-contrast moss structures and brilliant coloration. This material often features reds, golds, greens, and blues in intricate mossy formations, sometimes combined with clear or cloudy chalcedony zones that make for highly collectible slabs and cabochons.
The locality is known for producing material with excellent visual contrast and strong lapidary potential. Each piece varies widely in pattern and density, ensuring that every cut reveals a new surprise. With its range of colors and naturally scenic inclusions, San Carlos Agate continues to grow in popularity among both collectors and cutters.
📏 Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is an unpolished rough stone, cut directly from the natural deposit. Natural pits, fractures, or inclusions are common and reflect its formation process. These are not flaws, but part of its unique character.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to simulate the polished appearance and show the stone’s potential.
👉 This stone is not polished. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.
Collector’s Highlight
A vivid piece of San Carlos Agate rough with red, gold, and blue inclusions—perfect for slabbing into standout cabochons.
