This listing is for a rough slab of Bubble Lace Agate from Mexico, 100% natural. It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.

Details:

• gemstone:  Bubble Lace Agate
• color: yellow, red, gray, black
• dimensions: approx 5 × 2.5 inches
• thickness: approx 1/4 inch
• weight: 100.26 g

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 pieces.

Bubble lace agate is a distinct variety of banded chalcedony and lace agate originating from Benito Juárez in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, near the famous Laguna Lace mining veins.

Key Characteristics

• Appearance & Patterns: It is characterized by tightly layered, lace-like concentric banding combined with distinctive rounded, orbicular "bubble" or botryoidal structures (often featuring nubs, pockets, or bullseye formations).
• Color Palette: The stone typically showcases muted or rich tones of gray, white, cream, and translucent chalcedony, sometimes accented with rusty-orange, red, lavender, blue, or yellow mineral markings.
• Drusy Pockets: Many specimens contain small cavities or pockets lined with sparkling drusy quartz crystals.
• Hardness: It rates roughly 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for lapidary work.
• Availability: Considered a newer find (emerging around 2024 from regional Mexican veins), it is frequently sold as rough slabs, face-polished display stones, or cabbing material through online mineral vendors and lapidary shops.

This is what John from OK had to say about our Mexican Lace Agate slabs: This is one of the nicest Laguna Lace slabs I’ve ever seen. The patterns, colors, and other features are great! Buy from TNTMineCo with confidence!

If you’ll be displaying the slab in your collection, we have easel stands which can be purchased separately.  We have 2″ and 3″ ones available.

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If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety 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.