Mexican Lace Agate Tower #6 — Mexico

Quick Highlights

• Height: 105 mm (4.13 in)
• Weight: 145 g (5.1 oz)
• Origin: Mexico
• Key Features: Dramatic open vug corridor with natural matrix, bold red–grey lace banding, polished faces + raw textures

Introduction

Tower #6 is geological theatre: ornate lace banding frames a canyon-like vug system filled with natural matrix, giving the piece sculptural depth. At 105 mm (4.13 in) and 145 g (5.1 oz), it has real presence without being bulky.

Geological Details

Mineral Class: Silicate (Quartz family)  |  Crystal System: Trigonal (microcrystalline chalcedony)  |  Rock Composition: Banded chalcedony (agate) with quartz-lined vugs and residual host/matrix.

Mexican lace agate forms as silica-rich fluids deposit rhythmic layers in volcanic cavities, creating the distinctive “fortification” or lace patterns. The large open cavities preserve unaltered matrix and druzy quartz, a window into the original void where the agate grew.

Aesthetic Appeal

High-contrast swirls in russet, caramel, dove grey, and cream wrap the tower. The open vug corridor introduces raw texture that plays against the polished banding—dramatic from every angle and fantastic under warm light.

Metaphysical Properties

Revered for grounding, protection, and joyful stability, lace agate is used to ease tension and build resilience. The quartz-rich cavities are believed to gently amplify and diffuse that steadying energy.

Rarity

Towers with large, continuous natural vugs and crisp lace banding are far less common than fully solid pieces. #6 offers both sculptural voids and collectible fortification patterns.

Collector’s Note

Expect minor shedding from the unconsolidated matrix within the vugs—normal for natural, unfilled pieces. Handle gently; dust with a soft brush or air bulb. Avoid water or cleaners inside the cavities.

Specifications

• Exact Dimensions: 105 mm (4.13 in) tall
• Weight: 145 g (5.1 oz)
• Finish: Polished tower with natural open vug corridor
• Unique Features: Strong fortification banding; dramatic raw–polished contrast

Display Recommendations

Position with warm, directional light to illuminate the vugs and emphasize the banding. A stable wood or matte metal stand is ideal.