Navajo Sandstone | Square Coaster Set 734gms

⚖️ Weight: 734gms for total set

📏 Size: 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 1.2cm (cork base)

🌎 Source: Arizona

🔮 Navajo Sandstone: Ancient Whispers In The Wind

❤️ Root Chakra

Navajo Sandstone, a vast geological formation spanning over 400,000 km² across Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, is one of the most extensive aeolian (wind-blown) deposits in Earth’s history. Formed approximately 190 million years ago during the Early Jurassic, it consists primarily of rounded quartz grains that once made up a vast desert of sand dunes, similar to today’s Sahara. This ancient desert was shaped by tectonic activity and mountain building, with sediment transported from distant regions like the Appalachian Mountains, creating thick layers of sand that eventually solidified into the sandstone seen today.

The stunning cross-bedding found within Navajo Sandstone tells the story of ancient winds and dune migrations, with the prevailing wind patterns originating from the north-northwest. These patterns, preserved in the rock, reveal the dynamic landscape of the Early Jurassic period. Even today, winds continue to shape this sandstone, creating iconic formations like "The Wave" in Arizona.

Spiritually, Navajo Sandstone is linked to grounding and the enduring strength of the Earth’s ancient landscapes, symbolizing stability, resilience, and the deep connection between nature and time.