Hellfire Agate Hand Cut Cabochon

36x16 mm

Hellfire Agate – Nevada

Hellfire Agate is a striking American agate from Nevada, prized for its fiery coloration, dramatic patterning and tremendous variation from one piece to the next. Its bold natural designs make it especially well suited for distinctive, one-of-a-kind cabochons.

Origin and Characteristics

Location: Hellfire Agate is found in Nevada, a region famous among rockhounds and lapidaries for its diverse deposits of agate and jasper.

Appearance: The material can display combinations of deep red, orange, rust, yellow, cream, brown and darker contrasting tones. Patterns range from flowing bands and intricate fortifications to plume-like formations and abstract landscapes.

Lapidary: Quality Hellfire Agate takes an excellent polish, bringing out the depth, contrast and fine details hidden within the stone.

Character: Much of the appeal of Hellfire Agate comes from its unpredictability. Colors and patterns can change dramatically throughout the rough, making every finished cabochon a unique window into the material.