Del Norte Plume Agate
AKA: Embargo Plume Agate
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Del Norte Plume Agate has a banded clear
matrix with golden or orangish yellow plumes.
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Distribution Comments:
Del Norte Plume Agate primarily occurs as nodules or "thunder
eggs" around Del Norte, Saguache County, Colorado and the south fork of
Embargo Creek, Saguache County, Colorado.
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