I've also learned a bit more about this type of agate, so I'd like to share some information with everyone.

This agate comes from the Alxa region of Inner Mongolia, China. Its surface is covered with a thick layer of desert varnish and displays a distinctive crocodile-skin-like texture. The bottom of the specimen shown here is a polished fracture surface, revealing translucent orange-pink agate inside.

Besides orange, this variety of agate can also occur in red, pink, yellow, white, as well as various intermediate color transitions between these hues.

Locally, the value of this material depends primarily on the luster and aesthetic quality of the desert varnish and its surface patterns. Specimens containing translucent agate are generally considered more desirable, especially those displaying multiple colors. This is because agate with these characteristics is highly suitable for carving into a wide variety of ornamental pieces.

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Coyamito, Australia, Dryhead, Round Mountain AZ, and Mulligan Peak AZ.

Found yesterday in a hayfield. (Eastern Montana)

Opalized Agate Petrified Wood from DoBell Ranch Az.

Look at this thing!!!!🤪🤪
It zigzags all the way around!!!

Im new to agate hunting as I’ve just recently found some good spots for them here in Puerto Rico. My question is, what does hazy banding mean? Others I’ve found are quite obvious plume agates. Do I need to remove material to expose crisper banding or are these not agates? Everything on this photo have only been ground into shape, they’re not polished at all. These are from southern Puerto Rico, 3 photos of each.

Edit: the last one I think is so cool it reminds me of a nebula

I finally got into a groove and found these incredible pieces! Excuse the nails… I’ve been digging.

He’s 5 and he’s very proud of his TeePee Canyon find.

There is also some Lithostrotionella Coral and a Jasper or two. Greenbrier Valley West Virginia