Verde Valley Agate is found in the Verde Valley in central Arizona. Its striking colors, patterns and origins, makes this beautiful stone highly coveted by gemstone collectors. The Verde River flows through the Verde Valley and is one of Arizona's last free-flowing river systems. This sacred area is close to the Montezuma Castle National Monument which protects an area of dwellings in Campe Verde, Arizona. These dwellings were built and used by Sinagua people, a pre-Colombian culture, from approximately AD 1100-1425.

Agates are a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz. Agate typically forms by the deposition of silica from groundwater in the cavities of igneous rocks. Agates form in concentric layers around the walls of the cavity, or in horizontal layers building up from the bottom. This produces the banded patterns that are found on many agates. Some of these cavities are lined with crystals which is called a geode.

Agates are among the first gemstones worn in jewelry, dating back thousands of years ago. Agates are beloved by healers for their incredible programmable properties. Agates help you ground into the healing energy from Mother Earth.

Verde Valley Agate holds the ancient healing knowledge of the healers, medicine men or women and shamans of the Verde Valley area. This enchanting stone of grounding will support you through all forms of healing, meditation, shamanic journey and divination. Verde Valley Agate creates a powerful layer of protection around your aura to shield you from psychic attack and negative energy. The perfect stone for empaths and healers to shield, protect, ground and heal. Its rejuvenating energy will help you recharge when your energy is low and restore the body to harmony.

Hardness: 7

Color: Blue, white, clear

Structure: Triagonal/Rhombohedral

Care: Agates are somewhat porous. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat (or extreme heat), direct sunlight and contact with abrasive surfaces or chemicals. Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Cleaning:  Warm water, mild soap, and soft cloth.

Feng Shui Placement: Balance and wellbeing. Verde Valley Agate can be kept in any room of the home for balance and protection.