Geology

Saddle Mountain Fire Agate Area

Maricopa County, AZ

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Public BLM Sonoran Desert slopes west of Phoenix near Tonopah where rockhounds hunt fire agate, chalcedony roses, and quartz among volcanic float. A long-standing Gem Trails / rockhounding guidebook locality with dispersed camping and a summit hike; gem-quality fire agate is scarce after decades of collecting, so patience and ethics matter.

Field facts

RegionMaricopa County, AZ
Coordinates33.4398, -113.0390
MaterialFire agate / chalcedony / quartz
LandBLM public domain (claims may exist)
Access hubTonopah / I-10 corridor
ReferenceGem Trails of Arizona

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