Chakra: All Chakras
Agate is the Harmonising Stone. It harmonises our body, mind and spirit.
It enhances our mental function and clarity.
Agate supports our spiritual connection to the earth and to mother nature.
Agate is a great stone for athletic tasks as it helps to boost our physical strength and stamina.
Agate is also known to help with sleep related issues such as insomnia.
Scientific Qualities
Formula: SiO2
Hardness: 6.5 - 7
Types:
There are a wide variety of different types of agates (Over 150 types) depending on where they are found and what they are made up of.
Some popular types include: Blue Lace Agate, Botswana Agate, Crazy Lace Agate, Dendrite Agate, Fire Agate, Moss Agate
Appearance: The appearance of an agate may vary dramatically and may exhibit a wide range of colors, translucent sections, banded formations and striking patterns.
Luster: greasy / waxy
Composition: Primarily Chalcedony and Quartz
Occurrence: Agate is considered to be a very commonly occurring type of rock formation.
Formation: within volcanic and metamorphic rocks
Historic Usage:
Ancient Greece and various ancient cultures for carving or jewellery.