This finely polished 1.95 carat accent gemstone showcases a vivid interplay of orange, green, and blue hues with remarkable iridescence and natural botryoidal patterning. Measuring 9.1 × 6.6 × 4.0 mm, it is 100% natural and untreated, making it an ideal choice for a quality jewelry creation accent stone or gem specimen display.
Carved by Brett Henson this gem offers both beauty and provenance. The stone is from Deer Creek, Arizona, a region renowned for its premium fire agates and often exhibiting striking red, orange, green, purple and blue color variations. Images were captured both indoors under artificial lighting and outdoors in direct sunlight to best showcase its vibrant fire and color play.
The vibrant colors in fire agates result from the Schiller effect, like that seen in mother-of-pearl and opals. This phenomenon arises from alternating layers of silica and iron oxide that diffract light, creating the interference colors recognized as fire. Optimal lighting is essential to reveal the gem’s full fire display, as in dimmer conditions the stone tends to appear darker and more brownish.
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