Apple Valley Agate Slab - Rare Blood Red with Pseudomorphic Tubes - Morocco
This unique slab of Apple Valley Agate displays colors you don't often see in agate, including some bright blood-red material. It also features pseudomorphic tubes adding geological interest. This piece is really neat with some very unique cabbing potential.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Apple Valley Agate
• Dimensions: 76mm x 49mm x 4mm (Inches - 3.0" x 1.9" x 0.2")
• Weight: 36 grams (1.3 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Apple Valley Agate comes from the Sahara Desert, collected by nomadic shepherds, offering remarkable variety for agate collectors. This Moroccan agate offers nearly unlimited diversity, with nearly every piece being unique. Features can include pseudomorphic tubes, moss in various colors, picturesque patterns, plumes, and poppies in shades of red, green, orange, blue, purple, and pink. It generally takes a quality polish and works into designer-grade cabochons.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The rare blood-red coloration combined with pseudomorphic tube structures creates an unusual specimen. Uncommon color variety for Apple Valley material.
PERFECT FOR
• Rare color collectors
• Pseudomorph enthusiasts
• Unique cabochon projects
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.