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Burton's Gems and Opals

4.73ct Mexican Fire Agate, Pear Shaped Cabochon

4.73ct Mexican Fire Agate, Pear Shaped Cabochon

Regular price $680.00 USD
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Loose Gem Grade Fire Agate

Subtle, salmon pink overtones in the sunlight, blue banding around the edge, and green to yellow iridescence with a red body color are only a few pieces to the puzzle of what makes this 4.73 carat Mexican fire agate so unique.  The stone's color brightness, multidirectional viewing ability, and near-calibrated pear shape are some others- but what we find particularly facinating about this stone is the variety of different patterns.  Both banding and botryoidal (bubbly) patterns are cohesively present, as well as a bright "eye" towards the tip of the stone.  Natural surface imperfections have been intentionally left in order to maximize color, iridescence, and brightness.
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We suggest setting this particular stone where it will get the most "play"- a ring allows the wearer to enjoy the full range what the piece can do at every angle.
Stone Variety Fire Agate, natural
Weight (carats)
4.73cts
Weight (grams)
0.95g
Dimensions (millimeters)
13.36mm x 9.71mm x 5.19mm
Dimensions (inches)
0.5" x 0.4" x 0.2"
Origin Northern Mexico
Shape freeform pear shaped cabochon
Iridescence Color Red/orange/green/yellow with pinkish overtones and a blue/purple stripe
Treatments / Enhancements none
Mohs Hardness 6 to 7
Suggested Purpose Ring
SKU Number #FA1

 

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About Fire Agate

Fire agate is an unlikely volcanic combination of several minerals that find themselves encapsulated in agate, a variety of quartz.  Higher grade stones are iridescent and glow similar to opal, changing vivid colors when held at different angles.  It has become increasingly difficult to find quality gem grade material on the market; the Slaughter Mountain deposit, known for producing some of the world's finest rough, sits within the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona.  Outsiders are charged hefty fees to mine with most excursions being fruitless.  Specialists in the field insist what little high grade material is left on the market today is actually older material mined in the 1970's.  This is also believed to be the case of material from the high quality Deer Creek (also Arizona) and Mexico deposits, as well.

While fire agate is not technically a variety of common agate, there are advantages to its close relationship.  Ranking a reasonable 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, the stone is safe to be worn daily; where the material truly shines (figuratively speaking) is its superior toughness.  Fire agate makes the perfect ring for one who works with their hands and wants a piece of jewelry they can wear all the time.  It can be used safely in both engagement rings and men's rings, as well as make a far more durable alternative to opal.  Fire agate jewelry and stones can be cleaned with jewelry cleaner, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam cleaners. If none of these options are available, soap and warm water is never dangerous.

Shipping, Handling, & Inventory

Your order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.

While we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.

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