{"product_id":"wascoite-coffee-agate-rough","title":"Wascoite Rough - Coffee Agate with Opal Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eWascoite Rough – \u003cem\u003eCoffee Cream Strata with Opal Pattern\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eBiggs Coffee Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Wascoite shows \u003cem\u003egreat opal pattern\u003c\/em\u003e along the outside with \u003cem\u003edense, highly silicated agate\u003c\/em\u003e on the inside. This material also went by the name \u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this piece is a \u003cstrong\u003egreat demonstration\u003c\/strong\u003e of why. A nice example of a \u003cstrong\u003ebyproduct stone\u003c\/strong\u003e from Oregon’s famous Biggs Picture Jasper mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Wascoite (Biggs Coffee Agate)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 121mm x 73mm x 51mm (Inches - 4.8\" x 2.9\" x 2.0\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 712 grams (1 lb 9.1 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Near Wasco, Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWascoite is a type of agate found near Wasco, Oregon, and is a byproduct of a Biggs Picture Jasper mine in the area. For years this material was thought to be just common agate, but after cutting and experimenting, its unique beauty was quickly discovered. It often has a strata of coffee and cream-like colors with small areas of transparent agate creating visual depth. Also known as Biggs Coffee Agate or China Hollow Agate, this material tends to be very solid and takes a mirror polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eopal pattern\u003c\/em\u003e on the exterior combined with \u003cem\u003edense silicated agate\u003c\/em\u003e inside makes this a versatile cutter. \u003cstrong\u003eMirror polish potential\u003c\/strong\u003e from a stone connected to \u003cstrong\u003eiconic Biggs Junction\u003c\/strong\u003e heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Mirror polish slabs\u003cbr\u003e• Oregon agate collectors\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":46035032277226,"sku":"R1019","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1019-wascoite-coffee-agate-rough-1.jpg?v=1778301820","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/wascoite-coffee-agate-rough","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}