Fire Agate

Information About Fire Agate

This is a multicolor variety of agate gemstone.

COMMON GEM COLORS: Multicolor: Dark brownish, reddish, greenish earth tones.

HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE: Varies. Somewhat soft and brittle.

SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Not suitable for faceting. Sometimes cut to various cabochon shapes, but most often tumble polished in freeform shapes or carved into beads.