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These cut and polished natural agates reveal the brilliant banding and vivid color patterns that make Laguna Agate one of the world’s most sought-after agates. Each half displays concentric rings in shades of red, pink, orange, and white, with occasional translucent sections that glow when backlit. Photos show both sides of the specimen. Dimensions: 5.62 x 3 .7 x 1.33 cm Weight: 1 oz (28.46g) Locality: Ojo Laguna area, Chihuahua, Mexico Mineral(s): Agate (banded chalcedony, quartz) ABOUT Laguna Agate, found in the Ojo Laguna region of Chihuahua, Mexico, is widely regarded as the finest and most colorful banded agate in the world. These nodules and geodes formed millions of years ago in volcanic rock cavities, where silica-rich solutions slowly deposited layer upon layer of chalcedony. The result is a spectacular display of concentric banding, often in brilliant reds, purples, pinks, oranges, and whites—colors that occur with remarkable intensity and contrast. When cut and polished, Laguna Agate geodes reveal intricate fortification patterns, occasional druzy quartz pockets, and exceptional translucency. Collectors prize these specimens not only for their beauty but also for their limited and highly localized occurrence, making them increasingly scarce and valuable over time.