Agua Nueva Agate Slab – Sparkling Quartz Inclusions – Designer Drusy Potential
This really neat slab of Agua Nueva agate features quartz inclusions as the primary detail that sparkle greatly while turning. You could cab these areas to make some really neat drusy cabochons that are designer grade with exceptional visual interest.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Agua Nueva Agate
• Dimensions: 122mm x 90mm x 7mm (Inches - 4.8" x 3.5" x 0.3")
• Weight: 139 grams (4.90 oz)
• Origin: Mexico
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Agua Nueva Agate is impressive material from Mexico near the Laguna Agate mining area. While it can sometimes have fortification, it's more commonly high-contrast, well-defined moss agate. The material tends to be fairly hard and solid, taking a mirror polish for exceptional jewelry. Agua Nueva translates to "New Water" agate and comes from the Agua Nueva Ranch.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This piece features abundant quartz crystal inclusions that create natural sparkle and movement. The drusy areas offer designer-grade cabochon potential for high-end jewelry.
PERFECT FOR
• Designer cabochons
• High-end jewelry making
• Drusy collectors
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
