Specifications
Description
Locality: Rome, Oregon, U.S.A.
Description: Snakeskin agate is a type of agate that, when tumbled, exhibits a unique pattern resembling snake skin. It is a variety of chalcedony, which is a form of quartz. The distinctive patterns on snakeskin agate are created by white mineral deposits that form on the surface of the agate. This mineral layer completely covers the outside of the agate, leaving a smooth white surface. When these stones are carefully tumbled, the external layer is polished away to reveal a lovely snakeskin pattern overlaying the agate underneath.
These snakeskin agates were mined by Rubble Rock and Gem and tumbled in our workshop! Watch Adam, the owner of Rubble Rock and Gem, dig for these unique agates on our Youtube channel at this link: Snake Skin Agate || Rome, Oregon, USA || Rockhounding (youtube.com)
These are C-grade specimens. While they are still lovely tumbles, most of them are chipped, and their snakeskin patterning is less robustly defined when compared with our A and B-grade specimens.
Our A-grade Snakeskin tumbles are available at this link: https://rubblerockandgem.com/products/snakeskin-agate-a-grade-tumble
Our B-grade snakeskin agate tumble are available at this link: https://rubblerockandgem.com/products/snakeskin-agate-b-grade-tumble
Chemical Composition: SiO₂
Small
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 2.5cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 4.2g
Medium
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 3cm x 2cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 12.2g
Large
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 2.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 25.2g
X-Large
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 5.5cm x 3.5cm x 3cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 50g
Quantity: 1pc
We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.