{"product_id":"agua-nueva-agate-rough-blue-agate-plate-with-gold-lemon-fortification-r1188","title":"Agua Nueva Agate Rough - Blue Agate Plate with Gold Lemon Fortification","description":"Agua Nueva Agate Rough - \u003cem\u003eblue agate, gold-lemon fortification\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ecabbing plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplate\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eAgua Nueva agate\u003c\/strong\u003e shows \u003cem\u003eblue agate\u003c\/em\u003e with an area of \u003cem\u003egold and lemony fortification\u003c\/em\u003e. Since the start of it shows on the other side, it likely \u003cstrong\u003eexpands as you go in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Either way it will make nice \u003cstrong\u003eoval cabs\u003c\/strong\u003e, or you could \u003cstrong\u003edome polish\u003c\/strong\u003e the flat top to capture the flow into the fortification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Agua Nueva Agate\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 115mm x 62mm x 25mm (Inches - 4.5\" x 2.4\" x 1.0\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 260 grams (9.17 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico (Agua Nueva Ranch)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgua Nueva Agate is impressive material from Mexico near the Laguna Agate mining area. While it can sometimes have fortification, it's more commonly \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-contrast, well-defined moss agate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The material tends to be fairly hard and solid, taking a mirror polish for exceptional jewelry. Agua Nueva translates to \u003cstrong\u003e\"New Water\"\u003c\/strong\u003e agate and comes from the Agua Nueva Ranch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eblue agate plate\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cem\u003egold-lemon fortification\u003c\/em\u003e suited to oval cabs or a dome-polished flat top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Oval cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Dome-polished display\u003cbr\u003e• Agate collectors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors may vary on monitors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113578320106,"sku":"R1188","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1188-agua-nueva-agate-rough-blue-agate-plate-with-gold-1.jpg?v=1782014090","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/agua-nueva-agate-rough-blue-agate-plate-with-gold-lemon-fortification-r1188","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}