Agate
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Chemical composition: SiO2
Color: Brown, orange, light blue, white, gray, pinkish.
Origin: Worldwide.
H: 6.5-7
Typical structure: Trigonal. Aggregate. Micro-Crystaline. The general form of most Agates is round and looks like a simple rock. Only when opened, one discovers its beauty. Some have stripes some have many diminishing concentric circles. Some Agates contain parts of Quartz and some contain all elements. Some of the Agates are hollow creating a “cave” which might have Quartz points or smooth Chalcedony. The green, blue, pink and purple Agates are dyed.
The origin of the name is Achates, the Greek name for the Drillo river in Sicily which was an early source.
There are many types of Agate. The general healing qualities cover all types, while each kind has its unique additional qualities.
It is a balancing stone, particularly for those who use logic more than intuition. Strengthens and adjusts body and brain. Provides sensation of courage and strength. A powerful healer.
