Fire agate is a layered stone, often interspersed with crags, and crevaces. To begin you should wash off excess dirt, then soak the stone briefly so the color might be seen. It might help to knock off some of the excess chalcedony first, otherwise a very bright light will help. Usually there are apparent layers of stone, with the color found in the brown, or reddish layer. Work slowly with a 180 grit or finer wheel, and lots of water; periodically checking under bright light to see if fire is uncovered. When you are close to the color you desire STOP, change wheels to a 600 or finer grit. The difference between brilliant blues, purples, and a layer of mud is often a paper thin layer of rock. Do not work too much on a stone with brilliant color trying to get past an inperfection, they occur often, and naturally; the trick is to make it work for you by either setting in a smaller stone, or some gold, etc. As you become more comfortable with the work you should try using a dremel to follow the natural contours of color, finishing with a maple wheel and diamond compound to polish your rock. More than any other advice, get some stock for practicing, and wait till you have some experience before you cut into the nicer stones, also; enjoy yourself.
Crackled fire agate in French is called "agate de feu craquelée," and crab fire agate in French is called "agate de feu crabe."
Agate can vary in its level of transparency depending on its composition and the way it has been cut and polished. Some varieties of agate may be more translucent or opaque, while others can be highly transparent.
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Agate slabs are slices of agate gemstone that have been cut into thin, flat pieces. These slabs often showcase the unique patterns and colors of agate, making them popular for use in jewelry making, home decor, and other creative projects. Agate slabs are valued for their beauty and can vary widely in size and color.
Fire agate is predominantly found in Mexico, particularly in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and San Luis Potosi. It can also be found in parts of the southwestern United States, such as Arizona and California. These regions are known for producing high-quality fire agate gemstones.
If you mean wafer an agate, it's just a thin slice, which is cut by a diamond saw, then polished.
A ROCK SHOP that sells minerals and crystals will often have agate in different forms,. One of the best in NYC is called ROCK STAR CRYSTALS in Manhattan. They have more AGATE in a variety of forms than any other store run NYC, including Agate Geodes, Agate Bookends, Agate Slices in various sizes, Agate Pyramids and Spheres, Agate Massage Wands, Agate Jewelry, and even Agate Windchimes. You might also find agate bookends and agate coasters at a home furnishing store, but it's uncommon.
Moss Agate and Turritella Agate
Agate is a form of silicon dioxide.
Mariano Agate was born in 1939.
Katrina Agate is 4' 3".
May Agate died in 1960.