Where To Find Fire Agate in Arizona - Rock Seeker
WEBOct 17, 2020 · Ultimate guide on where to find fire agate in the Arizona desert. A must have for ever rock collector who plans on visiting the Southwest.
Black Hills Rockhound Area - Bureau of Land Management
WEBThe principal attraction for rock collectors here is fire agate. Fire agate is a relatively new gemstone, only identified and formally recognized in the 1930s. It has the color play of precious opal with gem quality reds, greens, and blues.
The 39 Incredible Spots To Find Agates In Arizona In 2024 - Rock …
WEBJan 12, 2024 · It’s possible to find moss agates in Arizona, mostly in areas with volcanic activity, such as ancient lava flows and volcanic ash deposits. Fire agate is a beautiful and highly sought-after type of agate that gets its name from …
Fire Agate From Joy Valley, Arizona | Rock & Gem Magazine
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Joy Valley is a remote area in southeastern Arizona that is known for fire agate and chalcedony. The site is in the southeastern tip of Graham County on land administered by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and on Arizona State Trust Land.
Two rockhound areas offer world-class fire agate collecting
WEBJul 3, 2002 · Round Mountain Rockhound Area is a prime collecting spot for fire agates, an uncommon semi-precious gem found only in Mexico, California and Arizona.
Dig For and Collect Fire Agate in Arizona, Free Location
WEBDig for Fire Agate. You’ll be digging for and collecting Fire Agate in Duncan, Arizona at the Lazy B Ranch. This location has been written about in rock & mineral magazine and there are multiple YouTube videos showing ordinary …
Saddle Mountain, Arizona, Fire Agate Mineral Location Page
WEBThis popular outdoor recreation and fire agate rockhounding area is located outside of Phoenix, Arizona. The Saddle Mountain fire agate, with gem quality being rare and hard to find, are a nice addition to any mineral collection.
Deer Creek Fire Agate
WEBThe fire agate from Deer Creek Arizona ranks high on the list of desired collected gemstones, mineral specimens, and lapidary gemstone cutting material. Located in the eastern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains southwest of Safford, Arizona, this area has several active fire agate mines.
Fire Agate: Spectacular iridescent color in brown agate - Geology.com
WEBFire agate is a rare and interesting gem of unusual beauty. It is a brown agate that reflects bright flashes of iridescent yellow, red, orange and green from hemispherical surfaces within the stone. These hemispherical features are a characteristic crystal habit of agate known as a "botryoidal habit". Fire agate is a phenomenal gem.
Black Hills Rockhound Area - Visit Arizona
WEBOperated by the Safford BLM Office in eastern Arizona, the is one of the few spots in the world where individuals who hunt gems, known as "rockhounders," can easily find the semi-precious gemstone called fire agate.