Raw Agate from Morocco (Kerrouchen) – Whole Block for Cutting – Collector’s Item
This item is 100% raw and natural agate from Kerrouchen—one of Morocco’s most prized locations, known worldwide for its unique, contrasting color patterns in chalcedony. The specimen features excellent geometric proportions and a stable, compact structure—its wide surface is ideal for cutting and is free of deep weathering cracks or mechanical chips. Natural, exposed “windows” on the surface clearly confirm the presence of colorful agate mineralization, offering a glimpse of the potential hidden within.
Raw Material Specifications:
- ✓ Mineral: Raw agate (agate nodule)
- ✓ Location: Morocco, Chénikhra Region, Kerrouchen
- ✓ Weight: Approx. 2,040 g
- ✓ Dimensions: Approx. 125 x 120 x 105 mm
- ✓ Condition: Natural, raw, uncut, unprocessed
- ✓ Intended Use: Cutting into slices/halves, advanced polishing, collecting
The Geological Lottery of Kerrouchen – Information for Gem Cutters
The Kerrouchen deposit is renowned in the gemstone world for its consistent supply of high-quality specimens featuring unique, richly colored growth zones. However, it is important to remember that every raw agate is a unique product of hydrothermal processes, and its final interior always remains a great unknown. Although the natural windows on this agate nodule guarantee that an agate structure lies within, the exact arrangement of the lines, the degree of crystallization of the core, or the presence of any quartz geodes will only be revealed once the saw blade has cut through it. For this reason, this material is intended for discerning collectors and cutters—cutting and opening the stone is done at your own risk, and returns are not accepted after any mechanical intervention in the agate’s structure.