Agate
An Introduction to Agate
Agate is one of many varieties of Chalcedony, often identified by its multi-colored, curved or concentric bands. It is also more translucent than most other varieties of the chalcedony family. For centuries, its beautiful colors and patterns made Agate a highly prized gem. It has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period, also known as the Stone Age, occurring 10,000 years ago. Other types of agate include: Dendritic, Crazy Lace, Botswana, Druzy, Geode, Moss, and Blue Lace.
Dendritic Agate comes from the greek term for “having a branched form resembling a tree.” These tree like patterns can be found throughout the stone, which comes in many varieties of color.
Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns. Crazy Lace Agate is often dyed to produce colors that do not naturally occur in the stone, but untreated specimens can be found as well.
Agate Geode occurs when the stone forms surrounding a hollow cavity. Often this cavity surface becomes lined with tiny crystals, creating a Druzy, such as in our Agate Druzy Slice Necklaces.
General Healing properties and Benefits
MENTAL
Promotes self-confidence and self acceptance
Improves concentration and analytical abilities
PHYSICAL
Stimulates digestive processes and heals the stomach
Can strengthen blood vessels
EMOTIONAL
Soothes and calms the emotions
Heals feelings of bitterness, inner anger and emotional trauma
SPIRITUAL
Helps to harmonize Yin and Yang, positive and negative energies
Helps to center and stabilize physical energy and the aura
Chakra
Various Chakras associated with each type of Agate
Crystal Pairings
Rose Quartz, Peach Moonstone, Red Mookaite Jasper, Fire Opal, Rhyolite, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Amethyst
Other Types of Agate
Botswana Agate Properties
Botswana Agate was formed nearly 187 million years ago by waves of lava flowing from long faults in the earth depositing layer upon layer of Quartz silicate. As a result, this created the highly defined parallel bands found in Botswana Agate, usually white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red.
MENTAL
Helps you see your inner strength
Allows you to look at the big picture and to focus on solutions not problems
PHYSICAL
Aids in smoking cessation, and in assimilating more oxygen in the body
Benefits the circulatory system and skin
EMOTIONAL
Calms emotions, helps release repressed emotions and aids in depression
Provides support during times of challenge, distress, and grief
SPIRITUAL
Soothes the spirit
Helps you center your energy for Meditation
Chakra
Crown
Moss Agate Properties
A variety of Chalcedony, Moss Agate displays clear to milky white to dark green, with the light yellow-green to blue-green inclusions of manganese or iron. These inclusions create patterns similar to moss or lichen. Historically, Moss Agate has been closely associated with agricultural abundance, used as a talisman for warriors and by tribal priests as a healing stone.
MENTAL
Helps with self-esteem, self-expression and communication
Provides insight and helps with depression and brain imbalances
PHYSICAL
Supports, improves, and sustains good health
Increases vitality, helps in recovery and counteracts long-term illnesses
Boosts immune, circulatory and elimination systems
EMOTIONAL
Reduces stress and helps to balance emotions
Helps to release fear and anxiety
SPIRITUAL
Connects with Nature, draws in abundance and good fortune
A stone of new beginnings, releases spiritual blockages
CHAKRA
Heart
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