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(Last Modified February 6, 2005)


Supersize Me! Agate ID: agate_151
Weight 0.1oz. 5/8" x 1/2" x 3/8". A small but beautiful agate and fortification pattern. Natural.
Agate ID: agate_152
Weight 0.1oz. 5/8" x 1/2" x 3/8". This is a complete nodule, likely quartz filled, with a pretty 3/16" eye.
Supersize Me! Agate ID: agate_153
Weight 0.2oz. 3/4" x 5/8" x 5/16". This is a classic Paradise Beach nodule which clearly shows the entry where material flowed. The husk is beautiful and is lighter at the entry. Natural.
Agate ID: agate_154
Weight 0.2oz. 3/4" x 5/8" x 5/8". Interesting veins and red on the outer husk. This nodule is nicely proportioned.
Agate ID: agate_155
Weight 0.2oz. 5/8" diameter. Interesting patterns and color on this nodule.
Agate ID: agate_156
Weight 0.1oz. 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2". Pretty line pattern, fortification. The cloudy white exterior is a trait of higher quality agate chunks found on Paradise Beach.
Agate ID: agate_157
Weight 0.1oz. 3/4" x 5/8" x 3/8". Nice 1/4" crater with smaller satellite.
Agate ID: agate_159
Weight 0.5oz. 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". The outer is strawberry shortcake. The inner is an extraordinary layer of translucent agate about 3/16" thick. Natural.
Agate ID: agate_162
Weight 0.3oz. 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/2". A raisonette.
Agate ID: agate_163
Weight 0.2oz. 7/8" x 5/8" x 1/2". Beautiful high quality fortification on the end of this blue.
Agate ID: agate_164
Weight 0.2oz. 7/8" x 5/8" x 5/8". A nicely balanced Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: agate_165
Weight 0.2oz. 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2". A nicely balanced mustard nodule. Interesting craters. Sanded in spots.
Agate ID: agate_166
Weight 0.1oz. 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8". Dark transparent.
Agate ID: agate_167
Weight 0.1oz. 5/8" x 5/8" x 1/2". The interior Amethyst core has eroded away more rapidly than surronding agate. Nice husk.
Agate ID: agate_168
Weight 0.1oz. 7/8" x 5/8" x 1/2". Pretty mustard! Amethyst core.
Supersize Me! Agate ID: agate_169
Weight 0.1oz. 11/16" x 9/16" x 7/16". Top rated nodule with 3/8" eye. I couldn't help myself and decided to sand the eye to bring it out some. The last two photos show the before and after.
Agate ID: agate_170
Weight 0.1oz. 11/16" x 5/8" x 1/2". A very pleasant (flawless) nodule with a floating 5/16" white eye.
Agate ID: agate_171
Weight 0.1oz. 5/8" x 1/2" x 3/8". What a gem! The bottom has been worked some.
Supersize Me! Agate ID: agate_172
Weight 0.1oz. 5/8" x 5/8" x 1/2". Beautiful delicate pattern on the front face. The back has peeled away.