Birds of Paradise Agate
AKA: Flowers of Paradise Agate
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Birds of Paradise Agate has a clear
to bluish matrix with plumes
and veils of red, yellow, and orange.
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Distribution Comments:
Birds of Paradise Agate occurs as veins southwest of Naica near Hacienda
Santa Gurtudas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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