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

Details:

• gemstone:  Laguna Lace Agate
• color: gray, white, red, blue
• dimensions: approx 5.5 × 2.5 inches
• thickness: approx 1/4 inch
• weight: 143.46 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.

Laguna 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 fortification

This is what John from OK had to say about our Laguna 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.