Here is a gorgeous slab of rare old stock Tahoma Agate showing intriguing poppy-like splotches on one side and delicate quartz pseudopoints on the other. The mix of textures and compositions makes this a fascinating example of how variable and dynamic this Washington material can be. A perfect piece for both collectors and cutters.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Tahoma Agate, 100% natural, from Mount Rainier, Washington, USA
Dimensions (Inches): ~2.6″ × 1.6″ × 0.23″
Weight: ~1.1 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Quartz pseudopoints, poppy-like splotches, rare old stock locality material
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
🪨 Material Overview, History, and Geology
Tahoma Agate is a rare seam agate from Washington State, long considered a classic among collectors and rockhounds. It is found near Mount Rainier in the Snoqualmie-Baker National Forest, a remote and challenging location to access. Reaching the original site reportedly required shimmying along a cliffside, adding to its rarity and mystique.
The name “Tahoma” comes from the Indigenous name for Mount Rainier, meaning “The Supreme Mountain.” Tahoma Agate often contains both agate and jasper in a single formation, sometimes leading collectors to refer to it as Tahoma Jasper. Its scenic contrasts, quartz growths, and occasional moss-like inclusions make it a stunning and collectible Northwest material.
đź“Ź Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a cut, unpolished slab of Tahoma Agate. Minor natural pits or healed fractures are common and part of its authentic formation.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to show the true color and pattern, with the final image taken dry for inspection of the surface and structure.
💎 Collector’s Highlight
A rare, old stock Tahoma Agate slab featuring both pseudopoints and color variation — an exceptional example of this hard-to-find Washington agate.
