Agate

Agate is counted as one of the oldest gemstones, thought to generate good luck with healing properties. It had been used prepare the scarabs of Egypt. Layered agate was used in the coat of arms underneath a deeper color.

Legendary Significance

The word ‘agate’ has been derived from the Sicilian River, Achates. The Greek philosopher Theophrastus (372 BC to 287 BC) had described the gem as early as 300 BC, when the people ofByzantium had already known that the color of agate could be enhanced by burning the stone.

Properties for Healing

Agate has been used since time immemorial for both the mother and the child after delivery, as a remedial to ease the pain caused on a few days. Agate is also used in other cases such as giddiness, dizziness, impaired balance, nausea as well as skin related disorders. In using the stone, it must be noted that agate should be kept in contact with that region of the body, organ or skin which needs to be healed. Placed on the circle or ‘chakra’ transiting the heart and neck, agate helps fight all kinds of infections. The agate disk when used on the skin can even be used to treat inflamed or exhausted eyes.

Charisma of Agate

Agate allows the user distinguish true companions from deceptive accomplices. Other magical healing powers comprise tendency to override thunders and storms, prevent children from harm, herald prosperity and avert miscarriages.

Connotation of Chakra

The red agate is associated to the solar plexus while the blue agate can be linked with the throat chakra.

Suitable Star Signs

Agate can be suggested for Taurus and Capricorn to sensitize and harmonize the willpower. The stone is also suitable for Scorpios.

Uses and Application

Agates need to be worn directly on the skin and cleaned once a month under warm running water. When faced with sunlight, the stone acquires enhanced properties.

Quick Facts

Found: In former volcanic (Black Forest, Germany, Saxony; in Brazil, Uruguay, USA, Mexico, peninsular India)

Colors: Grey-blue to beige, red to brown, in layered patterns, multi-striped, decorative patterns

Chemical Composition: SiO2+Al, Ca, Mn, Fe

Density: 6.5-7

Availability: Polished pendant, polished stone for wearing on body, beads for necklaces, cut display

Crystallization: Found in volcanic cavities by expanding gases, triangular crystals, chalcedony quartz