Rare Condor Agate from Argentina – San Rafael – Natural Polished Half
This specimen is a collector’s-grade Condor agate, sourced from the famous and highly prized deposit in the San Rafael region (Mendoza Province, Argentina). Condor agates were discovered in 1993 by Luis de los Santos and quickly gained a reputation as some of the most beautiful agates in the world. They are distinguished by their exceptionally rich colors, smooth color transitions, and dense, multi-layered chalcedony bands. The unique pattern and the global reputation of this location make this specimen an exceptional and highly sought-after addition to any collection.
Specimen specifications:
- ✓ Dimensions: approx. 112 × 98 × 36 mm
- ✓ Weight: approx. 380 g
- ✓ Origin: Argentina, San Rafael (Mendoza)
- ✓ Condition: Natural, polished surface with a rough, unpolished back
- ✓ Unique: The specimen shown in the photos is the one being offered.
San Rafael – The Legend of Condor Agates
Condor agates from Argentina are world-renowned for their unique color composition—ranging from vivid reds, oranges, and yellows to deep pastel shades and striking central bands. The polished side of the specimen has been finished with the utmost attention to detail to fully showcase the natural luster, depth, and the multi-layered structure of the stone, while the rough back reveals the authentic host rock and the natural form of the agate nodule. The name of these agates derives from the Andean condor—a majestic bird inhabiting the Argentine Andes, where this deposit was discovered; the agate mining site in San Rafael lies within the condor’s primary natural range.
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