San Carlos Agate Rough – Bright Orange on Dark Agate with Botryoidal – Mexican Plate
This neat piece of San Carlos Agate shows bright orange standing out against a dark agate background. It also features botryoidal formations that add natural sparkle, making this a pretty distinctive plate. A solid cabbing piece from this newer Mexican moss agate locality.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural San Carlos Agate
• Dimensions: 123mm x 86mm x 43mm (Inches - 4.8" x 3.4" x 1.7")
• Weight: 546 grams (1 lb 3.3 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Near San Carlos, Mexico
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
San Carlos Agate is impressive moss agate from near San Carlos, Mexico. This is a somewhat newer discovery, with attractive rough just now hitting the market. So far, with our cutting, we've been greatly enjoying this stone, as it has some well-defined moss with attractive coloration creating beautiful patterns. It also appears it will take a nice polish.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The bright orange against dark agate creates strong contrast for striking cabochons. Botryoidal surface features add an extra display dimension to this plate-form piece.
PERFECT FOR
• Slab and cabochon production
• Display-worthy cabs
• Mexican agate collectors
PHOTO NOTE: Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
