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Deer Creek fire agate
is well known for it's high quality fire agate gemstones and excellent lapidary gemstone carving rough. The fire agates from Deer Creek Arizona rank high on the list of desired collected gemstones, mineral specimens and fire agate rough cutting material. Located in the eastern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains southwest of Safford, Arizona, this area has several active fire agate mines. Some of the early pioneers in fire agate mining at Deer Creek were Larry Gray, Howard Imboden, Guy Paul and Cliff Willis.Other notable former fire agate miners include Warren Hughes, Don Van Dusen, Gene Columbo and Leon Dee Hughes. Leon Hughes made a publication called 'Prospecting For And Instructions On How To Finish Fire Agate Gems', which we proudly host since Leon's passing with permission from his estate. This informative book contains a great wealth of fire agate related information including fire agate carving tips.
Current day mining activities are limited at Deer Creek. Please note that much of the land at Deer Creek consists of Federal Mining Claims, Arizona State Trust Lands, Private Ranch Land, or are under Arizona State Mineral Leases or Permits. These lands are closed to ANY type of unauthorized mineral and rock collection. Please respect the land rights of private property owners and mining claims holders at all times, as well as respecting all of our public lands for current and future generations.
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Deer Creek Fire Agate Mineral Deposit Page on Fire Agate US Arizona Deer Creek Fire Agate Video @ YouTube.com Deer Creek Fire Agate Rough Photos @ Flickr.com The Brotherhood of the Stone |
Polished Deer Creek Fire Agate Gemstone DCG042
 Sample of a Colorful Deer Creek Fire Agate DCG042 |
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| Deer Creek and Slaughter Mountain in Arizona, together with the renowned gemstone deposits of Aguascalientes, Mexico, represent three of the most celebrated sources of high grade fire agate gemstones in the world. Each locality is distinguished by its ability to produce material with exceptionally vivid color play of brilliant reds, electric oranges, vibrant greens, deep purples, and rare flashes of blue which are formed through complex, naturally layered botryoidal structures unique to this gemstone. Collectors, lapidary artists, and jewelry designers value these regions not only for their beauty but also for their consistency in yielding quality stones with strong fire, excellent durability and remarkable carving potential. Below you will find our current selection of fire agate gemstones, rough and mineral specimens sourced directly from these iconic locations. |
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