Saddle Mountain Agate / Carnelian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Saddle
Mountain Agate is a brown and white banded agate with red and clear
marking present. Fire agate also occurs.
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Distribution Comments:
Saddle Mountain Agate / Carnelian primarily occurs on the Saddle
Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona.
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