Native Copper in Agate Gem Rough - 896 grams

896 gram rough of Native Copper in Agate showing nice botryoidal formations on the back with a cut face showing bright native copper bars and plumes in clear agate with blue, yellow and red.
 
We recommend stabilizing slabs after cutting prior to grinding/polishing. The combination of malleable native metals and brittle agate (quartz) takes care when cutting to prevent chipping. Stabilizing helps minimize this.