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| Mineral: |
quartz |
| Gem: |
coyamito agate (cryptocrystalline) |
| Size: |
16x47 mm & 23x43 mm |
| Carat: |
23.7 ct & 26.8 ct |
| Cut: |
freeform cabochon |
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| Origin: |
Mexico |
| General Info: |
Agate (achates) was named from the river Achates, now the Drillo, in Sicily, where the stone was first identified. It is cryptocrystalline quartz (micro crystals) usually with a banded pattern (although not always). |
| Additional Information |
| Coyamito forms in nodules and is collected in Chihuahua Mexico. It is a nice banded fortification agate sometimes with hollow centers and small crystal druze. It takes a great polish and comes in a wide variety of colors. It is found about 40 miles form the more famous Laguna agate beds.
These cabs cut by author.
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