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This listing is for a rare rough piece of Laguna Lace Agate from Mexico with black banding, 100% natural. This is a spectacular high grade piece that would make an awesome display specimen. Black banded Laguna Lace Agate is exceptionally rare because Laguna Agate typically forms in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink, making prominent black banding an uncommon color variation.
Details:
gemstone: Laguna Lace Agatecolor: black, yellow, red, whitedimensions: approx 6 × 3.5 × 2 inchesweight: 2 pounds 8.9 ounces
The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations. The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.
Some pictures are taken with the stone wet while others are dry. These are rough, not polished Lace Agate is a prized variety of banded chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) known for its exceptionally tight, fine, and orderly fortification banding.
Key Characteristics
• Origin: Mined exclusively in a small, remote four-square-mile mountain area in Chihuahua, Mexico (including locations like the famous Noriega claim and Estación Ojo Laguna).• Colors: Vibrant shades of scarlet, deep red, orange, yellow, gold, pink, cream, milky white, and gray.• Black Banding: While uncommon, specimens with striking black or deep dark-gray/charcoal bands do exist and are heavily sought after by lapidary collectors for their high contrast and unique aesthetic.• Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it durable for cabochons, beads, and lapidary work.• Pattern vs. Crazy Lace: Unlike chaotic, swirling Crazy Lace Agate, Laguna Lace features tight, closely-spaced parallel lines and is what Michelle from MI had to say about our Laguna Lace Agate rough: Absolutely stunning specimen of agate! I\'m so happy with this piece! Super fast shipping! Thank you so very you have any questions, please contact us.
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Tim & Tonya Advisory (California Proposition 65):
While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:
• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.
• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.
