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Red Agate Hand Polished Stones | AA Grade | Zimbabwe | 1.25–2 Inch

  • AA Grade
  • 1.25 to 2 Inches
  • 30 to 90 Grams Each
  • Tumbled
  • Zimbabwe
Regular price $12.00

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Pieces from the batch shown. Weighed to the amount you choose. Every piece passes our quality control and meets or exceeds what's pictured.
Inspected and graded AA by our expert team. How We Grade
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the color and banding on these agates are insane! i love these so much!

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In Short

These are AA-grade Red Agate hand polished stones from Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, sold by the piece or by the pound. Red Agate is a banded chalcedony colored deep red to burgundy by natural iron oxide. Each piece runs 1.25-2 inches at Mohs 7, sourced through our artisan network. A favorite grounding stone for entryways.

Batch Lot

Red Agate, Tumbled Stones

Lot No. RAG-TUM-2772

The Piece

Form
Tumbled Stones
Size
1.25 to 2 Inches32 to 51 mm, longest side
Weight
30 to 90 Grams Each1.06 to 3.17 oz
Per Pound
8 to 12 Pieces

Quality

Grade
AA · How We Grade

Provenance

Region
Matabeleland South Province
Country
Zimbabwe
Sourcing
Artisan NetworkiPurchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.Our Sourcing Standards

Where It Comes From

Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
Pieces from the batch shown. Every piece meets or exceeds what's photographed.Hand-inspected and graded in-house

About This Red Agate

Red Agate is part of the silicate - chalcedony family.

This piece comes from Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. Worth knowing: a lot of the red agate on the market is dyed. What we carry is natural and untreated.

Used in ancient civilizations for protection and decoration.

Traditionally Used For

In crystal traditions, red agate is often associated with staying connected to your body and the moment, a sense of groundedness when things feel uncertain, and a quiet sense of renewal. It's traditionally linked to the root chakra. If that resonates, hold one in your non-dominant hand for a few breaths when things feel shaky. Work with it the way that fits your own practice.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

Offered as a starting point for your own practice.

Traditionally Used For
Chakra
Element
  • Fire
  • Earth
Zodiac
Try ThisIn a pocket or bag, something solid to hold on a long day.
Traditional associations drawn from historical practice. Not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Care and Use

Sensitivity Low

Red Agate sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, harder than a steel blade, so it handles daily carry and a quick rinse without fuss. Keep chemical cleaners away from it; they can etch the surface.

Do

  • Wipe Dry
  • Quick Rinse Only
  • Store Protected
  • Gentle Soap Only
  • Stable Room Temperature

Avoid

  • Chemical Cleaners
Good ForHome/AltarMeditation SpaceGentle Daily Carry
Traditional practice: cleanse with smoke, sound, breath or intention; charge under moonlight, morning sunlight (brief) or intention. Offered as tradition, not instruction.
Good to Know

Questions Before You Buy

Is this real red agate, and is it heated, dyed or treated?

Natural red agate from Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. Some commercial red agate is heat-treated to deepen color. Ours is sourced from natural deposits where color is inherent.

Will I get the exact pieces in the photos?

You'll receive pieces from the same batch photographed, weighed to the amount you choose. Every piece passes our quality control and meets or exceeds what you see in the photos. Single specimens are listed separately and say so.

What size are the pieces, and how many are in a pound?

Each piece measures 1.25 to 2 inches on its longest side and weighs 30 to 90 grams. About 8 to 12 pieces per pound at this size, and each option shows its piece count.

What does AA grade mean?

Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.

Where does it come from, and how do you know?

This batch is from Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. It came to us through an artisan network, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.

Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland

Inspected and Graded

By hand, every lot

Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. AA on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.

How We Grade
Sourcing

Sourced through an artisan network

Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.

Our Sourcing Standards
Our Promise

Natural stone, every time

Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.

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