Paradise Beach Agates Found by Mike Jansen 2012
(Last Modified March 10, 2013)
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_001
Weight 7 grams.
1/2" x 3/4" x 7/8".
Unusual!
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_002
Weight 3 grams.
3/8" x 5/8" x 5/8".
Beautiful eye!
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_003
Weight 3 grams.
1/4" x 3/4" x 3/4".
Interesting detail hard to see with the naked eye.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_004
Weight 3 grams.
3/8" x 1/2" x 3/4".
Beautiful hard white!
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_005
Weight 3 grams.
3/8" x 5/8" x 5/8".
One of my favorites! Smaller than a dime, but, excellent pattern and quality.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_006
Weight 3 grams.
3/8" x 1/2" x 5/8".
Eyes.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_007
Weight 19 grams.
3/4" x 7/8" x 1 1/8".
Classic Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_008
Weight 17 grams.
3/4" x 1" x 1".
A+ classic Paradise Beach nodule showing interesting exposures on both sides.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_009
Weight 34 grams.
3/4" x 1" x 1 3/4".
Tubes galore! Magnificent to photograph! Less impressive in the hand.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_010
Weight 1 gram.
1/4" x 1/2" x 1/2".
Nice eyes on a whole stone.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_011
Weight 11 grams.
5/8" x 7/8" x 1 1/8".
Creamy Paradise Beach paint. Did not photograph well (my bad).
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_012
Weight 35 grams.
1" x 1 1/8" x 1 3/8".
Fragmented membrane and other interesting interruptions on this nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_013
Weight 11 grams.
5/8" x 5/8" x 1".
Unusual contrasting husk combination.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_014
Weight 6 grams.
5/8" round.
Rich Paradise Beach agate with amethyst core.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_015
Weight 23 grams.
3/4" x 7/8" x 1 1/4".
A favorite! Excellent green/red husk and peeled texture.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_016
Weight 36 grams.
1" x 1 1/4" x 1 3/8".
Interesting Paradise Beach agate exposure on this nice-sized nodule. Rough husk.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_017
Weight 48 grams.
1" x 1 1/8" x 1 3/4".
Still a favorite (husk!) despite the quartz-ball finish. I was banking on solid Paradise
Beach agate to showcase slices. I stopped cutting after the disappointing first cut.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_018
Weight 131 grams.
1 1/4" x 2" x 2 1/8".
Nice Paradise Beach quality for its size! 2012 was the year of the large stones!
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_019
Weight 182 grams.
1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 2 7/8".
A large quartz-ball, but, I'm drawn by its shape and presence.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_020
Weight 16 grams.
3/4" x 3/4" x 1 1/8".
Tan/brown filled Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_021
Weight 13 grams.
5/8" x 3/4" x 1 1/8".
Excellent husk on this quartz-filled nodule. Super-size to see the interesting
1/16th inch circular exposure. Possibly a SPHERULITE that popped?
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_022
Weight 7 grams.
5/8" x 3/4" x 3/4".
Paradise Beach agate nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_023
Weight 17 grams.
3/4" x 3/4" x 1 1/8".
Interesting exposure on this classic Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_024
Weight 27 grams.
3/4" x 1 1/8" x 1 1/8".
Chalky pink exposure. Might make a very nice cutter. The husk is hard and smooth
in the mid-section, but, rough on either side.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_025
Weight 11 grams.
3/4" round.
Excellent chocolate brown husk on this classic Paradise Beach agate nodule. Mike worked
one end slightly to bring out deep red interior.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_026
Weight 25 grams.
7/8" x 1" x 1 1/4".
Eyes float on this quartz-ball.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_027
Weight 22 grams.
3/4" x 1 1/8" x 1 1/4".
Quartz-filled Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_028
Weight 3 grams.
3/8" x 1/2" x 3/4".
Wonderful deep green husk with a hint of deep red. Small, but, A+++.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_029
Weight 6 grams.
1/2" x 5/8" x 3/4".
Rich red husk - nice!
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_030
Weight 11 grams.
5/8" x 5/8" x 1".
Average Paradise Beach nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_031
Weight 2 grams.
3/8" x 1/2" x 5/8".
Green over red interior is a small favorite.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_032
Weight 1 gram.
3/8" round.
Eyes on a small whole Paradise Beach agate nodule.
Agate ID: Jansen_2012_033
Weight 7 grams.
5/8" x 5/8" x 3/4".
Dark green over chalky red interior.