{"product_id":"agua-nueva-agate-rough-fortification-tube","title":"Agua Nueva Agate Rough - Fortification with Tube Mexican Moss Trimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgua Nueva Agate Rough – \u003cem\u003eFortification with Tube\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Moss Agate Trimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis neat Agua Nueva Agate trimmer shows \u003cem\u003egood fortification\u003c\/em\u003e with some \u003cem\u003etube\u003c\/em\u003e below the fortification. A \u003cstrong\u003esolid cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e of this \u003cstrong\u003eincreasingly scarce\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Agua Nueva Moss Agate\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 75mm x 46mm x 42mm (Inches - 3.0\" x 1.8\" x 1.7\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 170 grams (6.00 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Mexico (Agua Nueva Ranch)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. It can occasionally have fractures but generally yields workable slabs for cabochons, and is becoming increasingly difficult to source in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality material with vivid moss\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003etube structures\u003c\/em\u003e beneath the fortification add depth for interesting cabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Moss agate collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Slab cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46311585841386,"sku":"R1192","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1192-agua-nueva-agate-rough-fortification-tube-1.jpg?v=1790020309","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/agua-nueva-agate-rough-fortification-tube","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}