Raw ThunderEgg Agates from Oregon (USA) – 1 kg Cut-to-Size Pack
We offer a 1 kg set of authentic, raw ThunderEgg agate nuggets sourced from volcanic deposits in the state of Oregon (USA). One kilogram typically contains between 2 and 8 pieces, depending on the size of the nuggets. The material is in a completely natural and intact (unopened) state—making it an excellent material for workshop sawing and further grinding.
Technical specifications of the raw material:
- ✓ Mineral type: Agate / Chalcedony (raw volcanic geode)
- ✓ Origin: USA, Oregon
- ✓ Set weight: 1 kg (1000 g)
- ✓ Quantity per package: Approx. 2–8 pieces, depending on size
- ✓ Commercial condition: Uncut raw material, in its natural weathered shell
- ✓ Internal Filling: High degree of filling with chalcedony, opal, or quartz (negligible percentage of hollow geodes)
- ✓ Gallery: The photos show sample pieces from the offered batch
Geological Characteristics and Potential Interior
ThunderEgg agates formed within gas bubbles in acidic volcanic rocks (rhyolites/ignimbrites). The outer layer consists of a rough silica crust, while the core is filled with concentric zones of chalcedony, banded agate, and central crystalline spaces (quartz, amethyst, or opal). Raw material from this location is renowned for its good structural cohesion, which ensures stable surfaces after cutting and polishing.
Information for Buyers
Each 1-kg package is randomly assembled from a selected import batch. Due to the natural characteristics of the deposits, the patterns, banding, and exact internal structure vary in each piece.