South red agate is a kind of agate, which was called "Ruby" in ancient times. It is a unique variety in China, with delicate and oily texture. Due to the scarcity of production, the price of old south red agate has risen sharply.
South red agate raw materials are different in texture and mineral state due to different geological environments, and present different faces in different geological environments. According to the natural form of Nanhong raw materials, it can be generally divided into: water material Nanhong, mountain material Nanhong and volcano Nanhong. According to the known Nanhong materials and the conventional saying in the industry before, Nanhong can be divided into: golden red, rose red, cinnabar red, red and white materials, plum red materials and so on.
1, Jin Hong
Among the southern reds, Jin Hong is the most precious. The best is red as brocade, which is characterized by: red, waxy, fine, moist and even. The main colors are Zhen Hong and scarlet, including persimmon red, which is well known to all.
2, rose red
The bright red-purple color, as a whole, is purple-red, such as a blooming rose, which is rare in history. A certain amount appears in Liangshannanhong Mine, mainly from the wellhead of Waxi Mine and Yixing Mine. Once the price went down, the purple color was high, and the raw materials were exhausted.
3, cinnabar red
The red body can be clearly seen to be composed of vermilion dots, some of which show textures similar to flames. Some cinnabar red flame patterns are enchanting and have a unique aesthetic feeling.
4, red and white material
Red is accompanied by white, such as common red and white silk materials, of which red and white are rare. Through ingenious design and carving, unexpected artistic effects can be achieved.
5. Red material
It is a kind of south red material with red as the main body and rich texture. Because its texture is similar to the red stripe, it is called red stripe south red by players.
6, cherry red
Mainly produced in Sichuan United Sakura Township, the joint material is transparent and the crystal is very delicate. The joint material is Nanhong material from Lianhe Township, meigu county, Liangshan, where the material polarization is very serious. The good is the best cherry red, and the bad can only be reduced to selling the floor price in money. The joint material is filled with water and transparent. The speculation in Baoshan is very high, and many people are beginning to think about pretending to be Baoshan.
7. Black and red materials
Black red material is also a rare raw material of Nanhong, which is produced in Sichuan Union, Baoshan, Yunnan and Yixing, Jiangsu. The finished product is very beautiful, and it is also the best material for clever carving.
8. Pure white material
There is a kind of south red material with white as the main body, which is also called south red and white material by players because of its pure white. Some white red materials will bring natural silk, with different shapes, which is very beautiful! Red, white, south and red agates are mostly used as clever carvings, and the finished products are very beautiful.
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Maintenance precautions:
1, Nanhong products should avoid collision with hard objects. Although the hardness of south red agate is relatively high, it is easy to be broken by impact, especially the hollowed-out works are more likely to be damaged. Usually, it should be placed and carried securely or stored in a soft box.
2. Cleaning of Nanhong. The surface of agate is worn or left for too long, which will produce oil stains or dust. Dust should be removed with a soft brush; Oil stains should be scrubbed with mild soapy water and then rinsed with clean water.
3. Nanhong tries to avoid direct sunlight or overheating, so as to avoid injury caused by heat expansion and cold contraction.
4. Nanhong should try to avoid contact with chemical reagents and other items to avoid corrosion and affect its brightness.
5. Nanhong should be wiped with a soft cloth or towel to avoid scratches, which is helpful to maintain and maintain the original quality.
6. Nanhong needs to replenish water frequently to maintain water balance. If you feel that the phenomenon of water shortage in South Red Agate is serious, you can supplement it with purified water.
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