Green Agate Stone Healing Properties

Agate can come in several shades of green, including pale green, lime green, and dark green.

It is based on colorless silicon oxide SiO2, which has a greenish tint due to the action of dispersed ionized nickel atoms. This mineral is valued for its uniformity and richness of color, transparency and unusual patterns on the surface. It is very interesting to look at green agate under a microscope.

Green agate - types of stone

There are several varieties of green agate . A translucent mineral with a high degree of hardness and a rich green color is called chrysoprase. Some of its samples may contain inclusions of blue, which was the favorite stone of Alexander the Great. This unusual color is due to the presence of vanadium and chromium, which affect the price of chrysoprase. Emerald colored chrysoprase is a valuable source for jewelry.

Dark green stones are called plasma. This variety is rarely used in jewelry; it is more often used in paintings, mosaics and souvenirs.

Prazeme is another translucent variety of agate. It is one of the rarest. This variety has a grayish tint and a less firm texture.

The completely opaque variety, called heliotrope , has high density and hardness. The celadonite contained in its composition is the reason for its complete obscurity. The stone itself is dark green with red veins and is often used to decorate churches and temples.

Moss agate is formed during the layering of volcanic rocks, due to the diffusion of silica solutions. Silica, dispersing numerous impurities, gives the stone not only dark green tones, but also grayish-white, cream, milky and other colors.

Semiprecious stones

Green semi-precious stones include beautiful minerals that are widely used. They are transparent or translucent. Such gems are most often used to create jewelry.

Chrysoberyl

This green mineral most often has a yellowish tint. In more rare cases, olive products are found. The gem is characterized by a high degree of hardness. After cutting, it manages to impart an attractive shine.

If there are tubular cavities or thread-like elements of other minerals in the structure, the stone becomes multi-colored. In this case, there is a combination of gray-green shades with tints of light shades. This stone is called chrysoberyl cat's eye.

Chrysolite

This semi-precious stone is a subtype of the mineral olivine. It is distinguished by a warm golden-green range of colors - they can be quite pale or more saturated. The color of the stone depends on the presence of impurities - it may contain chromium, iron or nickel. The rarest crystals are those that have a cat's eye effect.

Note! Peridot is a common mineral that is almost never counterfeited. However, sometimes it is used to imitate a more valuable emerald.

Beryl

Beryl is a green semi-precious stone. Its shade is due to the presence of divalent iron ions in the composition. This gem is characterized by a bottle shade. It is often used to create expensive jewelry that looks very attractive.

Demantoid

This is a rare type of andradite garnet. It is characterized by an emerald or yellow-green color. This mineral was first found in the Urals. They continue to mine it there to this day.

However, initially there was some confusion with the name of the stone. At first it was considered chrysolite, but later it was established that it belonged to the category of garnets. Thanks to the presence of diamond luster, a faceted crystal can sparkle and shimmer.

Tsavorite

This is one of the rarest types of garnet that is mined in Tanzania. This is done on the Tsavo River. The mineral is characterized by a rich green tint, which makes it look like an emerald. The unusual color is due to the presence of chromium and vanadium impurities in the composition. The minerals are small in size, not exceeding 5 carats.

Uvarovite

This mineral has an emerald hue and strong shine. The gem contains chromium. The stone occurs in the form of small rhombic dodecahedrons, which are crystals that have 12 diamond-shaped faces. They cover the walls of black rock.

The main feature of this stone is the lack of cutting. Natural forms are used to make jewelry. The basis for the inserts is made with the parent rock.

Verdelite

This green crystal is a variety of tourmaline. It is characterized by olive tones, which sometimes turn into khaki. With the help of step cutting it is possible to emphasize the shade of the stone. If you use diamond cutting, you can draw attention to the shine.

Verdelite is often combined with other varieties of tourmaline. This allows you to create intricate brooches, necklaces or rings. The mineral is mined on the Kola Peninsula, the Urals, and Pakistan. It is also found in Namibia and Madagascar.

Moldavite

This is a very interesting stone that has a transparent structure and a dark green hue. This mineral is characterized by a quartz composition. Moldavite has only been found in the Czech Republic. Moreover, it is characterized by 2 versions of its origin:

the influence of the impact energy of meteorites, which led to the melting of the rock and the spread of frozen drops over an impressive territory;
fragments of a comet that did not completely burn up in the earth’s atmosphere.

Chrome diopside

This stone is often called the Yakut emerald. This is due to the presence of large deposits of the mineral in this region. Gems are also mined in Finland, South Africa, and Brazil. They are found in Madagascar and Tanzania.

Opaque minerals are used to make various crafts, while transparent ones are suitable for creating jewelry. Due to the presence of chromium impurities, the stones acquire an emerald hue.

Agate

This mineral has a bright green color and is rarely found in nature. That is why it is especially valued by collectors. Exposure of chromium salts to elevated temperatures helps produce a dark green color.

Green agate is mainly mined in Uruguay, Russia, and Mongolia. It is found in Africa and Brazil. To reveal the beauty of a mineral, it is important to choose the right cut shape. A cabochon is considered a suitable option.

Prasiolite green amethyst

This mineral has a wide palette of colors - from onion green to a bright emerald hue. At the same time, brighter colors can be found extremely rarely in nature. They usually result from heat treatment of natural gems in laboratories. Such stones are mined in Canada, Poland, and Brazil. They are found in Namibia and Tanzania.

Prosopal

This stone is a rare type of opal. It is characterized by a bright shade of young greenery. The structure of the mineral contains a lot of water. This element directly affects the transparency of the mineral. With a water content of 30%, the mineral has a transparent structure. When this indicator decreases, it transforms into chalcedony.

The intensity of the color depends on the amount of silica in the composition. The mineral is mined in Australia and Tanzania. Prosopal is also found in Peru.

General characteristics and history of the stone

Agate is a semi-precious siliceous mineral.

An ancient legend says that Alexander the Great wore a greenish agate (chrysoprase) on his belt. He believed that this protected him from injury and death in battle.

Archaeologists have found a lot of green agate talismans in ancient Greece, Egypt and Sumerian cities. The stone came to the Old World from Rome. During the early Middle Ages, jewelry made from this mineral was very popular in Europe.

Green agate is also known as the warrior stone. They decorated their swords with it and carried it with them as a talisman. The crusaders took him with them on their campaigns against Jerusalem.
Catholics used it as a decorative stone for church vessels.
During the time of Peter, the stone came to our country. Craftsmen made jewelry and ornaments from this material, as well as chests, caskets and gaming figurines.

Types of yellow stones

There are no cold shades in the yellow range, and the rich color scheme allows you to choose an option based on a person’s age, gender and social status.

All yellow nuggets can be divided into 3 large groups. Their palette is created by impurities of lithium, aluminum, iron and sulfur.

Precious:

diamond,
sapphire,
topaz,
tourmaline.

The cost can be tens and even hundreds of thousands of rubles. Nuggets are used to make exclusive jewelry. These are usually kept in boxes and worn only on special occasions.

Semi-precious:

heliodor,
citrine,
zircon.

Stones are also found in jewelry. They are quite common.

Ornamental:

amber,
cornelian,
jasper,
nephritis,
agate.

In addition to the jewelry industry, they are used in the manufacture of souvenirs, interior decoration, and for decorating clothing items. In this segment there are no exclusively yellow natural stones - only varieties.

REFERENCE! Stones classified as precious are mined by scientists only with their own hands.

Physical properties of agates

Agate (chalcedony) has different physical properties depending on the grade, but the optimal characteristics are the following.

The color palette is varied and can have different shades. However, blue-gray, green with white streaks often predominates.
The hardness of the stone ranges from 6.5 to 7.
In general, an unpolished gemstone is dull, while a polished gemstone has a glassy sheen.
The chemical formula is SiO2, also known as silica.

Varieties and physicochemical properties

Fluorite stone can be very diverse. It is impossible to choose a pair of identical stones or even very similar ones - they are all different. Colors range from completely colorless to black. It has a heterogeneous color, with transitions from dark (along the edges) to light (in the center). There may be spots, stripes and stains with a smooth flow of colors. The most common stones are blue and purple. Yellow, red and green fluorite are often found. And transparent and colorless ones are very rare. The color is directly dependent on the content of rare earth elements, as well as the location of extraction.

Based on the presence of impurities and color, the following groups are distinguished:

Ratovkit. Color ranges from purple to violet. Fine-earthy, granular and loose structure.
Yttrofluorite. Enriched with yttrium. Has yellow tints.
Chlorophane. It contains samarium ions. It is characterized by a green color, which becomes brighter and more saturated as the temperature rises.
Antozonite. Contains fluoride. Radioactive. Typically dark purple, sometimes almost black. The so-called stinking spar, or Derbyshire amethyst. When crushed or sharply struck, it emits a characteristic fluoride aroma.
"Blue John" A dense, grainy gem (mined in Devonshire). Two-color striped mineral. Purple with white or yellow.
Zerfluorite. Enriched with elements of the cerium group.

Crystals most often have a cubic shape, sometimes octahedral, and even more rarely rhombic dodecahedron. They can be single, binary (in the form of two interpenetrating cubes) and aggregate (several crystals and their intergrowths). They have a greasy, glassy sheen.

This mineral belongs to the group of calcium fluorides. Its chemical formula is CaF2. The properties of fluorite stone include the following qualities:

It dissolves in acids, in particular hydrochloric acid, releasing toxic hydrogen sulfide.
Melting point above 1360 °C.
The hardness on the Mohs scale is 4. It scratches very easily.
When exposed to ultraviolet rays it begins to glow.
When heated, it changes the density of its internal color and glows in the dark.
Changes under radioactive radiation.
Increased fragility. Upon impact, it shatters into pieces.

Silver necklace with cultured pearls and fluorites (go to the SUNLIGHT catalog)

Types of agates

There are many varieties of green agate in nature as they have different structures, physical properties and chemical compositions. But the diversity of this mineral does not mean that all its varieties are used in the jewelry industry.

Heliotrope

The color of the talisman is deep, dark green, with red streaks and splashes. In addition, the mineral itself is quite dense and hard, which is due to the presence of celadonite in it. Therefore, it does not have the transparency of other analogues of this mineral. It is often used to decorate temples and churches, as well as to make religious accessories.

The high content of celadonite makes this type particularly dense, hard, but completely opaque. Its characteristic feature is its dark green color with thick red veins. Thanks to these characteristics, it is in demand for decorating churches and making church paraphernalia.

A stone of leaders and desperate daredevils. Contraindicated if you lack self-confidence.

Sometimes the varieties mentioned are called Mokhovik agate, the description of which corresponds to their color.

Chrysoprase

It is one of the most valuable minerals because it is one of the hardest and most durable, allowing for a wide variety of jewelry to be created. Vanadium and chromium give it a rich emerald color, as well as a wide range of shades and high transparency.

Transparent and very hard, it has the color of lush green grass, sometimes with blue splashes. The most expensive variety is green. The extraordinary beauty of chrysoprase has made it in demand among jewelers and aesthete collectors. An elite stone looks harmonious in a gold or silver frame.

A suddenly cloudy stone in a box or piece of jewelry signals the owner of the stone about impending danger. If it changes color in the hands of a stranger, it is better not to deal with it. It is also believed to help prisoners and convicts escape their fate.

Plasma

This opaque dark green mineral with red or yellow spots is highly prized by master masons. Its structure makes it an ideal material for wall or floor mosaics, souvenirs, and small plastic items. It is rarely used for jewelry.

The magical properties of this type of green agate bring peace. It is recommended to purchase it for those whose “other half” is fussy or restless. Some, however, believe that the stone, on the contrary, arouses passions and needs to be careful with it.

Prase

Rare variety. Relatively soft, translucent agate with a green background and a grayish tint.

Because of its softness, it is not used as a jewelry or ornamental stone. However, due to its rarity, it is a sought after item by collectors.

Used by practitioners of the occult and alternative medicine. It is believed that this stone protects against negative external factors, such as the evil eye or damage, and also promotes healing from many ailments.

Well suited for creative, dreamy, romantic people.

Pomegranate

The green specimen is a rare natural stone. There are several deposits of it. The areas of application of this gem are varied: medicine, jewelry, technology. Its cost is quite high. Green garnets are also called uvarovites and demantoids. A special feature of demantoid is the complete absence of iron in its composition.

Since time immemorial, green pomegranate has been used as a talisman, a talisman and a remedy for any disease. This mineral lowered the temperature, treated the throat and nasopharynx, and relieved headaches. Regardless of what form it was cut into, it could lift your spirits, relieve stress, and remove the blues. It matters a lot which finger you wear it on. If the setting for the stone is gold, then you should put the jewelry on the middle finger.

What kind of decorations are made with green pomegranate? The most varied: earrings, necklaces, rings and rings, pendants. Who will these products help? Men who suffer from sexual impotence and women who have problems with the opposite sex.

From an astrological point of view, green garnet is suitable for Gemini, Aquarius and Libra. Sagittarius and Leo can also benefit from the magical properties of this stone.

Green agate - deposits

Green agate is mined in many parts of the world.

The earth's crust is rich in various quartz compounds; it consists of almost twelve percent of them. Among the many varieties of this stone there is also green agate. It is not surprising that it is found in many regions of the planet in places where nickel ores accumulate.

Green gems are sold in Poland, California and Australia, and in Russia - in the Urals. Prazeme grows in abundance in the Alps, especially in Austria, but also in the mountains of Brazil and Scotland. Sometimes found in the Urals or Altai Territory. Heliotrope is common in the Urals and Brazil.

Can natural agate be green?

This natural mineral is found not only in pure green colors - from light spring birch haze to dark lightning shades, interspersed with brown and dark yellow.

Sapphire

Green sapphire is very rare in nature. Alexander the Great and King Solomon wore a ring with this unique stone. This gem was used to decorate headdresses, rings, crowns, rings, and necklaces. He was identified with power, authority, justice, wisdom. The mineral is mined in Sri Lanka, Russia, Thailand, and Australia. The finishing methods for this stone are varied. Jewelers love it for its strength and density, as well as ease of processing.

Since ancient times, green sapphire has been endowed with witchcraft properties. Many believed that he was able to see the past, look into the future, read other people's thoughts and unravel thoughts. This is a combination of mystery and mysticism. Magicians often used this gem in their rituals. Doctors suggest that sapphire has a positive effect on the health of its wearer. Especially if you stare at it for several minutes. It is able to absorb negative energy and relieve any pain. Green sapphire has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. It should be worn by Aquarius, Sagittarius and Pisces. It is simply contraindicated for Capricorns and Taurus.

You can choose your green stone by studying its properties and meaning, as well as holding the mineral in your hands and feeling its energy.

Green agate - scope of use

In jewelry, green agate is used to create unique items. Warm shades of green are usually diluted with gold, while cooler shades go well with silver. White gold is used less frequently. There are even special rules for wearing green agate jewelry, for example.

A gold ring and earrings with green agate will go very harmoniously with an elegant look, for example, they will perfectly complement a suit or black dress.
If the ring with a green stone is not made of precious metal, it is recommended to wear it on the index finger.
Green agate beads are suitable for both festive and everyday outfits and go well with other stones.
If you wear an agate bracelet on your left hand, it will not only look respectable and feminine, but will also help its owner cope with excessive irritability and nervousness.
Silver earrings with green agate are an indicator of wealth, so they are commonly worn among successful people.

Green agate is used to decorate various souvenirs, for example, to decorate boxes, dishes, and vases. Even a coffee table decorated with green stones will have a unique design. Agate can also be combined with other minerals. For example, the magical properties of green agate can be enhanced in combination with mother of pearl.

Many parents give their children a green stone. This can improve a child's physical health and mental development. Under the influence of the mineral, the child becomes more focused, attentive, inquisitive, strives to understand the world of literature and art, and willingly plays intellectual games. But you should not constantly use an agate amulet; the stone needs to be given periodic rest.

Continuous wearing of the mineral is energy-intensive for the owner; amulets and jewelry must be removed periodically.

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As a rule, when thinking about green stones, we all remember malachite, jade, and emerald. However, nature is much more diverse in its manifestations, and today I will briefly mention many green colored gems and stones.

Jewelry and ornamental stones

Green Jasper

A favorite stone since Neolithic times, jasper was used as a tool and in warfare. In Eastern countries, jasper was a symbol of beauty and wealth. In Rus', jasper was called “jasper” and was used as an ornamental stone.

Bowl made of gray-green Kolyvan jasper, Hermitage

Perhaps, of all the variety of ornamental stones that I will talk about, this is the most popular option. Jasper is essentially not a mineral, but a cryptocrystalline rock consisting of quartz, chalcedony and various minerals. It is the rich composition that determines the riot of its colors, patterns and textures. Green jasper is one of the most common in the world, and here in Russia. The Hermitage houses the world's largest bowl, made of gray-green Kolyvan jasper. The number of names of jasper exceeds several hundred, and I will definitely talk about it in a separate issue.

Serpentine

Serpentine or serpentinite is also a name for a rock, not just one mineral. The stone forms a certain pattern, looks like shagreen or snake skin. No wonder its name from the Latin “Serpens” is translated as “snake”.

Bullseye watch made of serpentine.

In the Urals, this stone is called “serpentine” and it is very well known to everyone as one of the most common ornamental stones. There is a Ural legend about the snake “Great Snake”, which guards the gems of the Urals and periodically sheds its skin. Serpentines are found in these places. Serpentine is dangerous for jewelers when working for a long time, because... serpentine dust contains asbestos, which can cause cancer of the respiratory tract.

Malachite

It is difficult to overestimate the impact that this ornamental stone had on us in the 19th century. Discovered in two deposits in the Urals, this wonderful gem still attracts attention. Russian malachite is considered the best and most expensive malachite.

Malachite pendant from Congo, diamonds, 18 karat gold.

Today, the malachite deposits in these deposits have ended, and only malachite from the Congo is sold in networks. However, scientists are sure that we still have Russian malachite, but nature is in no hurry to show its riches to people))

Nephritis

Jade has been one of the most valued jewelry and ornamental stones since the dawn of the world. China cannot imagine its life without this stone, and its unique properties are amazing. Jade translated from ancient Greek means “kidney”. The stone is 2 times stronger than steel, and has an average hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. In Buryatia we have excellent deposits of green and white jade.

Cabbage made from carved blue and white jade. Looks amazingly natural!

The most valuable after the rarest red and blue jade in Russia is the bright green jade like young grass; it may contain a small amount of black as inclusion points. In China, the most valuable white milky jade, its second name is “imperial” stone.

Noble jadeite

Noble jadeite belongs to the 2nd order precious stones, and the cost of the best varieties can reach millions of dollars. But here in Russia, when we hear the word “jadeite,” we only remember the nondescript gray “stones for a bath,” this is the “utility” variety.

Ring with noble jadeite grade “imperial”, category A, surrounded by round and marquise cut diamonds.

The grade of noble jadeite used in jewelry is called “commercial”, but the most expensive grade “Imperial” of category A is an emerald green homogeneous jadeite originally from Burma with excellent translucency.

But jewelry with such a stone is usually sold at closed auctions.

Aventurine

The name aventurine was given in honor of the fake. The fact is that first in the 16th century, glassblowers poured sawdust into glass and called the resulting glass “aventurine.” And later this stone began to be called aventurine for its property of showing brilliance.

Cabochons of green aventurines.

Essentially, aventurine is a type of quartzite with admixtures of various minerals - petite, hematite, mica. It is a small amount of traces that gives the characteristic “sparkles” on the surface of the stone. Its color varies - mostly green, golden and red-brown. There are no blue or black aventurines, these are fakes. Its cost is low, the number of fakes for it is huge))

Prasiolite

Delicate onion color, excellent transparency and good hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale are the main criteria for the success of this stone. But it's not that simple. The fact is that prasiolite is a type of light green quartz that is extremely rare in nature.

Ring with fancy cut prasiolite.

And the networks sell ordinary quartz that has been heated or irradiated with cobalt to obtain a delicate mint-onion shade of color. In addition, some sellers even claim that it is green amethyst. However, amethyst can only be purple or lilac, because... its color is due to the presence of Mn in the crystal lattice.

Jewelry and precious stones

Moldavite

This interesting stone is of volcanic origin and is nothing more than volcanic glass. Essentially like obsidian, only with a different color and composition. The name moldavite was given in honor of the Moldau (Vltava) river in the Czech Republic, where the stone was discovered. The second name by which he is called is “vltavit”.

Ring with moldavite and amethysts, yellow gold.

Bottle color, rarity and excellent transparency are the main points of good demand for this stone. Its hardness is low, 5 points, like any glass.

Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase is a 4th order gemstone. Its deep apple green color, waxy luster and fine pedigree have ensured a constant desire to possess this stone. This is the favorite stone of Alexander the Great; it was used to heal wounds in the Middle Ages, and the art of glyptics - stone carving - owes much to this beautiful stone.

Chrysoprase pendant necklace, 18k gold.

Chrysoprase is essentially a cryptocrystalline variety of green chalcedony. The most valuable chrysoprase is considered to be the highest grade of emerald green color with a transparency depth of up to 5 cm. This stone somewhat reminds me of a juicy green apple that I just want to bite into))

Chrysolite

A stone that is mentioned in the Bible and is the favorite gem of the high priests. Today, chrysolite is classified as a 4th order precious stone. In the West, peridot is often called peridot, which is the same thing.

Izmailov earrings with chrysolites, diamonds and rubies.

Chrysolite is a variety of the mineral “olivine”; it is characterized by a golden-green tint of color and a bright play of the stone in its cut. Interestingly, in the 19th century, the demand for the stone increased tenfold, thanks to the legend that the stone helps restore male strength.

10-8. Group of pomegranates

The following 3 stones belong to the garnet group of minerals. We are lucky that they are all found in Russia, and some of them are considered our heritage. Well, let's take things in order.

Uvarovite

Uvarovite is a real wonder of the world; it is not like any other stone from the garnet line. The mineral forms clusters of small crystals no more than 3 mm on the surface of chromium rocks, and it seems as if an emerald green carpet covers the whole clearing.

A brush of uvarovite crystals on chromium rock. Beauty!

The stone has long been considered the “patron of merchants.” In jewelry they make rose from uvarovite together with the rock, it looks very interesting and unusual.

Tsavorite

This is a jewelry variety of grossular garnet containing vanadium. It was found quite recently, a little over 50 years ago in Tanzania, but it was named after the Tsavo National Park in Kenya. Then this type of pomegranate was discovered in Kenya too))

Ring with tsavorite and diamonds, white gold.

The Tiffany company brought this stone to life. As in the case of kunzite, today there is a demand in Tanzania and many world jewelry houses are making small inserts with this stone. It is rarer and less expensive than the similar demantoid garnet.

Demantoid

It belongs to the 3rd order precious stones, and is a special pride of our country. The cost of the stone starts at $700 per carat, and it is the most expensive in the garnet line. The most exclusive property of a demantoid is its dispersion (i.e. the ability of the stone to sparkle), and the dispersion of a demantoid is 1.5 times higher than that of a diamond.

Ring with demantoid and diamonds.

At a distance of 50 meters in the evening, your demantoids will burn so strongly that it will immediately attract attention. By the way, the name of this stone is translated as “diamond-like” precisely for this property. The most beautiful demantoids with golden thread-like inclusions of byssolite and other minerals are found in the Middle Urals.

Chrome diopside

Chrome diopside is a jewelry variety of the diopside mineral. So named because of the chromium content that gives it a beautiful emerald green color. It is also called the “Yakut emerald”. Chrome diopside is found much less frequently than emerald, and the main deposit is in Aldan, Yakutia.

Ring with baguette-cut chrome diopside and diamonds.

The cut chrome diopside is incredibly beautiful - its green flashes are simply amazing.

It’s a pity that we don’t have our own Tiffany to “promote” such beautiful stones. Otherwise, this stone would be no less popular than tanzanite.

Verdelite

Verdelite is a green gem variety of tourmaline. Tourmalines are one of the favorite groups of gemstones, along with garnets. Recently, the highest prices have been blue paraiba tourmaline, crimson rubellite, blue indigolite and emerald green verdelite.

Ring with verdelite (green tourmaline), diamonds. white and yellow gold.

Famous jewelry houses like to use beautiful jewelry inserts with this stone in their works. Verdelite has the property of pleochroism from light to dark green. Pleochroism is the ability to change the shade of color when the direction of the crystalline axes changes (in simple terms, when the stone is rotated).

And finally, we move on to the top five brightest and highest value green gemstones.

Expensive gems

All these stones have high hardness, are rarely found in nature and have excellent jewelry qualities. So, five winners))

Noble spinel

Today in the Russian Federation it is a 3rd order gemstone. The most valuable types: ruby spinel - rich red, ruby-bale - pink and sapphire spinel - rich blue-blue.

Bracelet with briolette-cut green spinel, diamonds, platinum.

True, sellers come up with various trade names for spinel, each with their own. When compared with ruby and sapphire, spinel is close to them in hardness (spinel - 8 according to Mohs, ruby/sapphire - 9). Few minerals can boast such hardness, diamond luster, excellent transparency and high dispersion.

Sapphire

Green sapphire, like other non-blue sapphires, is classified as colored sapphires. Now colored sapphires cost from $300 to several thousand.

Dark green sapphire, cushion cut.

Colored sapphires have the same properties as blue ones - hardness 9, lack of cleavage (the ability to split along crystalline directions), transparency, etc.

Any sapphires and rubies, unlike diamonds, are becoming less and less every year. Even the “ruby-sapphire belt” - Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Madagascar - their reserves are rapidly decreasing.

Emerald

Emerald is one of the three most expensive green gemstones in the world. The cost of 1 carat of Colombian emerald starts at $5,000, and the highest quality examples exceed $10,000 per carat. Colombian emeralds are recognized as the best today, but I would also add Afghan emeralds to the group of the best - the purest emeralds in the world, the color of bright green. The emeralds of our emerald mines have one peculiarity - their color is rich green with a slightly turquoise tint.

Luxurious necklace with Colombian emeralds and diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor.

Also now Zambian emeralds are actively sold, which are 2-3 times less expensive than Colombian ones.

Alexandrite

In terms of value and rarity on our planet, it is second only to the green diamond from the line of green gemstones. Alexandrite is a jewelry variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. Alexandrite was first discovered here in the Middle Urals and named in honor of Tsarevich Alexander, the future Emperor Alexander II.

Ring with Ural alexandrites, JD Faberge.

The main feature of the stone for which it is valued all over the world is its alexandrite effect. This stone is capable of changing color in daylight from bluish-green to purple-red in artificial light. The most valuable alexandrites are ours from the Urals, from the Malyshevskoye deposit. The reason for this is the strongest reverse, that is, the alexandrite effect.

The reverse of alexandrite is amazing, every moment is a new play of the stone!

The stone is very exclusive; it is not sold in jewelry chains, and was not sold during the Soviet years. At that time, synthetic corundum with vanadium was sold under the name alexandrite. Now the cost of 1 carat of natural alexandrite can easily exceed $15,000 per carat.

Green Diamond

And finally, the champion of the selection of green gemstones is the green diamond. Diamonds in fancy shades of color - green, red, blue or cyan, etc. are very rare and very expensive. A fancy color diamond can fetch millions of dollars per carat. Such copies are sold only at closed auctions and, as a rule, each of them is assigned its own name.

The “Green Dresden” diamond is a fancy cut diamond set in a diamond agraph. Kept in the Dresden Treasury.

The largest and most famous green diamond is the Green Dresden diamond, weighing 40.7 carats. "Green Dresden" has a beautiful apple green hue, is cut into a fancy cut shape, and is set in a luxurious diamond agraf for the hat of the Elector of Saxony. Since the beginning of the 19th century, a unique stone has been kept in Grunes Gewelbe, the famous Dresden treasury. It is simply impossible to take your eyes off this wonder of the world!

The healing properties of green agate

Green agate has strong healing abilities. But, as with magical properties, they depend on the type of stone. Chrysoprase boasts a long list of positive effects on the body:

normalizes sleep rhythms and eliminates insomnia and nightmares;
improves vision;
has a beneficial effect on blood circulation;
relieves tachycardia;
stabilizes the nervous system;
relieves asthma attacks;
strengthens the heart muscle;
strengthens the immune system.

Heliotrope, when worn in moderation, can also have beneficial effects on human health. It is believed to have the following effects:

reduces the likelihood of cholesterol plaques forming;
mitigates the negative effects of stress;
improves hematopoiesis;
reduces pain during alcohol intoxication and menstruation;
normalizes blood sugar levels.

Prazeme is often used in lithotherapy due to its mild action. It has a number of healing properties:

increases the elasticity of blood vessels;
improves metabolism;
accelerates tissue regeneration;
positive effect on the digestive tract;
normalizes the functioning of the genitourinary system.

Magical properties of green agate

The energy of this mineral is positive, bright, good. This is why it is used in light magic. Green agate stone also has the property of scaring away evil spirits, keeping them at a distance. For this reason, green agate is an indispensable accessory for the hermeneutic magician who deals with evoking spirits. If the demon breaks out of the enchanted circle, the talisman will take the lion's share of the blow.

An amulet with a green stone strengthens a person’s aura and protects against everything negative.

The ancient Greeks attributed green agate the ability to attract good luck and promote success in all endeavors. Therefore, it is used in the manufacture of window sills, placed in the foundation of a house, or hidden under the threshold of an apartment. When you are at home, it is important to know how to use a magic potion.

Due to their cleansing properties, all types of agate are excellent protection against the evil eye and spells. A person who has come into harmony with this mineral will not be afraid of the most powerful magical attacks.

Green agate was also used to protect against lightning. Warriors valued this stone for its ability to repel the blows of enemy weapons and give courage in difficult battles. Newlyweds were given green crystals to strengthen their feelings.

Green agate - who suits your sign

His astrological powers are ruled by Venus, which means that of all the zodiac signs, he is compatible with Taurus and Libra .

The pragmatic Virgo and the mystical Scorpio with a talisman in the form of earrings will definitely find their soul mate.

Emotional Aries and royal Leo will not want to wear such amulets all the time: only in moments of emotional difficulties or when making important decisions.

Neutral for Pisces and Sagittarius .

Amulets of dark colors are suitable for Cancers, Aquarius and Capricorns .

Agate will enhance the magic of other minerals (especially related flowers).

Emerald

This is transparent beryl with a greenish tint and is a symbol of wisdom, hope and composure. If you look at it for a long time, a person is infused with strength, vigor, and he becomes invulnerable. The wearer of emerald does not have bad dreams and is not tormented by insomnia. They put a ring with a stone on the little finger.

Emerald normalizes blood pressure, relieves pain, and cures ailments, including eye diseases. Its antibacterial properties are known. This mineral is worn with pleasure by Leos, Aquarius and Libra. Pisces, Scorpios and Capricorns should not wear it. It is considered a reliable talisman for travelers, sailors, and nursing mothers.

Talismans and amulets

In the East, green agate was considered a stone of courage and victory; the stone can be used as a talisman. It will protect against evil forces and bad spells. In addition, it will protect the owner from all negative influences, both mental and physical.

Green agate helps to find harmony with yourself and with the world around you. In addition, it brings good luck to the one who wears it. This helps you make plans and achieve goals. Green agate develops the gift of eloquence and helps you focus on a specific issue without wasting time.

The magic of yellow stones

Esotericists endow nuggets of solar shades with magical powers for a number of reasons:

They help you gain an optimistic outlook on the world around you.
They build self-confidence and develop willpower.
Strengthens family relationships.
Protect from ill-wishers.
They help to cope with family crises more easily.

REFERENCE! The golden color of the stones is most suitable for the fire signs of the zodiac: Leo, Sagittarius, Aries. But they will also bring clear benefits to others: they will improve their general condition and strengthen their health.

Jewelry with yellow stones should be worn all year round: in the summer the minerals will receive a natural recharge from the sun, in the fall they will lift your spirits, in the winter they will warm you up, and in the spring they will relieve you of the blues.

Compatibility with other stones

Different green agates have different compatibility with other minerals. Prazeme, heliotrope and jasper are related to the earth element, as are most opaque stones. Chrysoprase, on the other hand, belongs to the Air element.

These “relatives” maintain polite neutrality among themselves.

As for chrysoprase, it is completely incompatible with carnelian and, oddly enough, with similarly colored emerald.

Who is green agate suitable for?

Due to its positive energy, magical and healing properties, green agate is also recommended for people who:

Due to the nature of their profession, they often meet other people. In this case, it will protect the owner from the negative energy of other people.
Speakers, since the emerald-colored mineral allows them to develop the gift of eloquence and pay attention to detail.
For practitioners of yoga and oriental practices, as it helps to develop the gift of clairvoyance and find peace.
For unmarried girls who want to get married, the stone brings good luck in choosing a soul mate, and helps married women to be more gentle and feminine.
It is recommended to be worn by people suffering from increased emotionality and excessive anxiety.

How to distinguish natural agate from a fake

There are not just a lot on the market, there are a lot of fakes. It's not just precious stones that are counterfeited. Using various technologies, scammers skillfully imitate the properties of stones, and green agate is one of them. But, nevertheless, it is quite easy to check whether it is a real mineral or just a piece of glass. All you have to do is hold it in your hands.

Agates cannot tolerate human heat. For this reason, if you hold them in your hand, they will remain cold for a long time, no matter how hot your hands are. On the other hand, artificial stone heats up almost immediately.
Also, green agate is a fairly heavy stone, so just weigh it. Popular materials for counterfeits are glass or plastic. They are much lighter than quartz.
Another property of natural agate that cannot be imitated is its porous structure. This structure gives the mineral significant hardness. Take a sharp knife or other sharp cutting object and try to scratch it. You can't damage real stone, but you can easily damage a painted piece of plastic.
Presence of bubbles and inclusions. A perfect surface is a sure sign that it is a fake.
Uniformity of color. When using dyes, uneven color distribution is most often observed.

Also note that most synthetic minerals are large in size. Natural ones, on the contrary, are much smaller. Although heliotrope is very rarely counterfeited, such stones do occur. It is distinguished by its regularity; it cannot be repeated. It also has a very bright glassy sheen. Plastic stones most often do not have such a shine. Prazem is characterized by a large number of bubbles and inclusions.

How much does green agate cost?

The cost of green agate jewelry depends on:

size;
places of its extraction;
colors;
density;
brightness

The initial cost of one green agate 10x10 mm is from 70-100 rubles. Beads with small beads will cost from 3,000 rubles. Silver ring with a small round insert - from 2000 rubles. Earrings made of red gold cost from 12,000 rubles.

A piece of unprocessed mineral from Brazil weighing about 80 grams can be found for 1,000 rubles. Decorative figurine of an elephant 5 cm long - from 750 rubles. Beads made of artificial stone will cost 400-500 rubles per strand.

Best time to buy

The best time to buy is the 28th day of the moon in May or September. Astrologers guarantee that this is a period of activation of green agate energy. On the day of purchase, it is recommended to refrain from wearing jewelry.

Green Agate is a rare and beautiful stone that combines the freshness of emerald color, brilliance and personality. Wearing it will not only improve the wearer’s appearance, but will also help maintain health.

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