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| Mineral: |
quartz |
| Gem: |
flame agate (cryptocrystalline) |
| Size: |
22x46 mm & 14 x49 mm |
| Carat: |
45.4 ct & 41 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 |
| Flame agate is an older agate form Mexico but still worked today. It's name comes form its red plumes and they often associated with green plumes or moss. The amber colored bands are often a point of weakness in the agate, and care must be used in setting if pressure is applied across this band.
Stones cut by author. The bottom stone is a doublet with a translucent backing to add support to the sharp amber band.
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