How much is an Ellensburg blue agate worth?

Their prices can range from $80 to $175. You will be amazed at how these rare stones are being shaped to create beautiful pieces of jewelry for you or your loved ones.

Where can I find Ellensburg blue agates?

Ellensburg blue agates are endemic to the area, in that they cannot be found anywhere else in the world. They are primarily found in the Reecer Creek and Green Canyon areas but can also be found near Thorp and west toward Cle Elum. They are a product of the 47-million-year-old Teanaway Basalt.

How much is Ellensburg blue worth per carat?

Ellensburg blues can be sold for as much as $250 per karat.

Are blue agates rare?

Upper Green Canyon and Reecer Creek may not look like the hidden gems that they are, but over 162 acres produce a sparse stone that, according to Forbes, is the third-rarest gem after alexandrite and alunite.

What is the rarest gemstone in the world?

Musgravite
Musgravite was discovered in 1967 and is arguably the rarest gemstone in the world. It was first discovered in Musgrave Ranges, Australia, and later found in Madagascar and Greenland.

How do I identify blue agate?

Look to see how much light from the source passes through the stone. Agate is translucent, which means that only some of the light passes through. When you hold the stone up to a light source, the colors of the agate should shine a little and become more clear. If no light shines through, then the stone is opaque.

Are agates worth money?

Most agates are cheap ($1 – $10), but some can be very expensive ($100 – $3000) depending on their type, colors, and the location where they were found. Tumbled agate is automatically more expensive than raw agate and those with very vibrant colors, fine bands or are found in one place only also cost more.

What is blue chalcedony worth?

Gem silica is the most valuable variety of chalcedony, with quality cut gemstones selling for over $100 per carat. The best specimens have a pleasing blue color with strong saturation, a uniform translucence, and and a lack of inclusions.

How do you know if you found an agate?

Inspect the surface of the stone for pit marks. Agates sometimes form in igneous rock and are surrounded by softer rock that erodes away, which can result in surface pitting. Slide your fingers into a crack in the stone or a part of the exterior that has worn away. If you feel waxiness, this is a sign of an agate.

What kind of rock is Ellensburg blue agate?

 The specific geologic formation where Ellensburg Blue Agate is found is small and mostly on privately owned land.  The “host rock” is known as “Teanaway Basalt”. Ellensburg Blue Agate contains 43 trace elements which contribute to it’s unique color and hardness.

What kind of agate is light sky blue?

    Ellensburg Blue Agate is known for it’s light sky blue to “cornflower blue” appearance. Ellensburg Blue Agate has a Moh’s hardness of 7.5-8.3 or harder.  The specific geologic formation where Ellensburg Blue Agate is found is small and mostly on privately owned land.

Which is the rarest agate in the world?

Ellensburg Blue Agate. E llensburg Blue Agate is one of the rarest stones in the world and the only blue agate considered a “precious gemstone”. Ellensburg Blue Agate is considered a precious gem due to it’s singular qualities and limited quantities. As the name implies, this valuable gem is found only in the area N.W.