Holly Blue Agate Slab from Oregon

Holly Blue Agate

This beautiful highly-prized material ranges from translucent light blue to rich purple in color, found near Holley, Oregon. Not only are purple agates rare on the planet, Holley Blue is now even more rare because the collecting area is the private property of a timber company and is closed. Agate has the same chemical composition as quartz but instead of forming whole crystals, it has a microcrystalline structure. To be a true “agate”, the stone must exhibit a pattern or banding, otherwise it is considered chalcedony. Different varieties of agate include moss, tree, and lace. Much agate comes from Brazil where it is often dyed vibrant colors. Other sources for beautiful agates include Oregon, Mexico, Botswana, and South Africa. Metaphysically, agate helps with emotional, physical, and intellectual balance.