{"product_id":"untitled-jul10_09-52-48","title":"Rare Pair of Monumental Lake Superior Sagenite Agates Approximately 10.3 Pounds Combined","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Pair of Monumental Lake Superior Sagenite Agates — Approximately 10 Pounds Combined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly exceptional collector opportunity: a matched pair of large Lake Superior Sagenite Agates, weighing approximately 5 pounds each and nearly 10 pounds combined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese remarkable specimens showcase one of nature’s most fascinating mineral growth patterns — delicate sagenitic inclusions suspended within translucent chalcedony, creating intricate needle-like formations that developed over more than a billion years within ancient volcanic rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike common agates valued primarily for color or banding, sagenite agates are prized for their internal mineral architecture. Each specimen preserves a natural geological landscape of radiating mineral structures formed through slow mineral deposition inside ancient volcanic cavities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding large, intact Lake Superior agates is already uncommon; finding large sagenitic specimens of this size and quality is a much rarer occurrence. Offered together, this pair creates a dramatic display unlike ordinary agate collections — two complementary geological sculptures formed by nature itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were both collected during a rare huge storm that brought in 15 foot waves. This storm took off 3-4 feet of sand from this tiny beach revealing a large patch of stones. Only a few select specimens were actually noted worthy, but the few I found were Note Worthy!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beach is not eroded away with all the treasures that once were there. These are the largest known Marquette sagenite Agates that I’ve ever seen and have not found any info on anyone else find any of this size. Potentially the biggest ever found and I found two!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specimens would make an outstanding addition to a serious mineral collection, museum-style display, office centerpiece, or collector’s cabinet focused on exceptional examples from the Lake Superior region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral: Lake Superior Sagenite Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Michigan Upper Peninsula, Lake Superior region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approximately 5 lbs each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined weight: Approximately 10 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural collector specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered as a matched pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire two substantial Lake Superior sagenite agates together — specimens that represent billions of years of geological history and the unique mineral diversity of the Great Lakes region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $5,000 for the pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Superior Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42948673503303,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/3140\/5639\/files\/6D23A177-9A50-4BFE-A3EC-703E9FCCFF57.jpg?v=1783705132","url":"https:\/\/wildsuperiorgems.com\/products\/untitled-jul10_09-52-48","provider":"Wild Superior Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}