$125.00
3.75-inch Laguna agate slice showing full concentric banding in pink and brown tones — a beautifully polished example of Mexico’s finest agate.
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This 3.75-inch Laguna agate slice displays the extraordinary full banding that defines the world’s most sought-after agate. Expertly cut and polished on both sides, the slice reveals tight, rhythmic layers of rosy pink, cinnamon brown, and cream chalcedony. The transparency near the center allows light to pass through, emphasizing depth and pattern. Every contour tells a geological story of patience and pressure — nature’s lapidary masterpiece.
Laguna agate originates from the Ojo Laguna area in Chihuahua, Mexico, part of an ancient volcanic field. These agates formed within gas cavities of rhyolitic lava, where silica-rich solutions slowly deposited microcrystalline quartz over millions of years. Iron, manganese, and trace mineral inclusions produced the agate’s signature warm palette and sharply defined rings.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Class | Silicate (Chalcedony – Quartz Group) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (Microcrystalline) |
| Mohs Hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| Locality / Formation Type | Ojo Laguna, Chihuahua, Mexico – Volcanic geode cavity |
Laguna agates are renowned among collectors for their intense color saturation and precision banding. Since their discovery in the mid-20th century, they’ve been celebrated as the benchmark of fine banded agates, often featured in museums and gem shows. Their patterns are so distinctive that “Laguna-style” has become a descriptive term in lapidary art.
This slice exhibits near-perfect symmetry and full color transition from deep pink outer rings to translucent inner quartz. Subtle brown zoning adds warmth and depth, creating a natural abstract pattern. Its size and translucence make it ideal for back-lit display, photography, or inclusion in a high-grade agate collection.
Agate is traditionally associated with stability, grounding, and emotional balance. The pink and brown hues of Laguna agate are said to promote calm strength, creative expression, and inner harmony — qualities that mirror its orderly geological growth.
Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasives, chemical cleaners, or prolonged moisture exposure to preserve the polished surface and color integrity. For display, indirect lighting enhances band definition and translucence.
| Weight | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.75 × .25 × 3.25 in |
