Are you interested in agate? Well, then it’s time to learn about the unique properties of this gem. Today we will tell you how it cures diseases and how good it is as a talisman. You will also learn to understand its varieties and be able to determine who such a talisman is suitable for.
Origin and description of the stone
Agate is a mineral of volcanic origin.
Volcanic processes in the bowels of the Earth contribute to the formation of quartz, to which this stone is related. Agate is a type of chalcedony belonging to the quartz group. The stone looks like an ordinary pebble. Its extraordinary beauty is visible only at a fracture or cut. Then you can admire the colored stripes and patterns of various shades. The earth in its depths created wonderful pictures in this gem, sometimes kaleidoscopic, mosaic. I painted stars, ellipses, plant-like figures, and the ruins of ancient fortresses. Sometimes the drawings are blurry, hazy, without discernible stripes. Bright colors of natural minerals are rare, but the color palette is very rich, from white to black, with the main color being gray-blue. The zonation of flowers is mainly banded.
There are two versions about where the name of the stone came from:
1. From the island of Sicily, where the Achates River flows - this mineral was first discovered there;
2. From Greece - “agathos” translated means happy, kind.
In Ancient Greece, the stone was called “the petrified tears of Pluto” - the god of the underworld and fire-breathing volcanoes.
How to wear jewelry?
First of all, you should pay attention to the time chosen to purchase jewelry with agate. The feature that distinguishes agate from other minerals is its independence from the phases of the moon. There is no need to devote time to purchase it and several more weeks to wear it. However, this gemstone has one special feature.
Agate should be purchased on a specific day of the week. This mineral loves “male” days - Thursday, Monday and Tuesday. Then the strength of the stone will be many times higher than the properties of a mineral purchased on Friday, Saturday or Wednesday. These days are considered "women's days".
Buying a talisman on Friday may be an exception if the owner of the amulet is a magician or medium who uses the stone for rituals. For these purposes, precious stones of black or purple color are purchased.
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It is strictly forbidden to receive a talisman on Sunday - a day symbolizing rest, not work. In this case, the amulet will be capricious, whimsical and will lead the owner astray from the intended correct path.
Agate can be worn at any time, without any contraindications. The only thing worth considering is the peculiarities of combining agate jewelry with other minerals. A stone that has been “ennobled” during processing cannot be worn under the scorching sun. Jewelry with agate goes perfectly with a casual look and light makeup.
Agate in history
This mineral has been known to people for a long time. Archaeologists find jewelry and household items made of agate during excavations of very ancient settlements.
In the old days, the gem was highly valued for its wonderful internal color. The significance of the stone is confirmed by the fact that products made from it decorated the palaces of rulers of nations.
Previously, agate was considered not a semi-precious ornamental, but a precious mineral, since it lends itself to the finest processing and the jewelry turns out to be very beautiful.
In Italy during the Renaissance, agate was a talisman for masters of the artistic arts, which included sculptors, artists, stone carvers, jewelers, and cutters.
In the Middle Ages, alchemists used agate pestle and mortar to grind substances, because this mineral, along with hardness, has viscosity and high strength. Modern laboratories also use agate glassware.
Compatibility with other stones
Agate jewelry is best combined with products made from other stones of the earth or water elements.
Neighborhood with Air stones is neutral; there will be no harm or benefit.
Agate (all varieties) can be worn simultaneously with:
- nephritis;
- lapis lazuli;
- jasper;
- cacholong;
- morion;
- emerald;
- opal;
- peridot;
- aventurine;
- malachite.
Bracelet made of agate and jade
Neutral is the combination with Air gems, which include the following:
- rhinestone;
- smoky quartz;
- topaz;
- amethyst;
- sapphire;
- blue chalcedony.
Agate is incompatible with any Fire stones, primarily with ruby, pyrope, garnet, diamond (diamond), and also coral.
Physicochemical characteristics
Agate is a quartz chalcedony. Chemical formula of SiO2 .
The composition is silica. Unlike quartz, the structure is heterogeneous, with many impurities of carbonates, fluorides, sulfides, and sometimes metals. Hence the variety of stone colors. Sometimes there are inclusions of fossilized plants and mollusk shells. Although the mineral is very varied in color, most specimens have alternating blue-gray and white layers (the former are layers of chalcedony, the latter are its varieties of quartz). The boundaries between layers are always clear.
A distinctive quality of all types of agate is its exceptional resistance to acids. It is etched only in hydrofluoric acid.
Physical properties:
- high hardness, strength and toughness;
- matte gloss;
- opaque (the edges of some samples are translucent).
Kinds
Based on the thickness of the layers, they are distinguished:
- Thin-banded agate (0.5-1 mm);
- Broadband agate (from 1 mm);
- Rough banded agate (from 10 mm);
- Variegated agate (from 0.5 mm to 10 mm).
According to the drawings there are agates:
- Bastion - patterns resemble old maps;
- Ocellar layers are concentric, forming a pattern resembling an eye;
- Dendritic - have tree-like or fern-like patterns;
- Moss – the pattern looks like moss thickets;
- Landscape - with intricate patterns;
- Iridescent or iridescent;
- Onyx - with multi-colored layers.
Based on the color of the layers, they are distinguished:
- Carneolonyx (red and white);
- Sardonyx (brown and white);
- Arabic onyxes (black and white);
- Chalcedonyx (bluish-gray and white).
Mining locations
Agate deposits are very numerous and are located on all continents. The mineral is found in rocks:
- erupted by volcanoes (then mined in mines);
- sedimentary (often their placers are located on the banks of rivers originating in the mountains, where the stone is mined by hand).
Many deposits are located in places where there were volcanoes in ancient times, for example, in the Urals, Crimea, Chukotka, Magadan region, Nenets Autonomous Okrug and even in the Prioksky district of the Moscow region.
The same large deposits as in the Urals are located in Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, India, Mongolia, Brazil, and Uruguay.
In Germany and Ukraine, only small placers of this mineral have been preserved.
Sometimes when mining agate one encounters druses (fused crystals) and roses (that is, stones that have a common base).
Agate stone - magical properties
Mosswort, dendritic and flower agates deserve special attention. The first one has an amazing pattern, reminiscent of black northern moss on a light background. The second agate has a cut that evokes the image of dense bushes in the forest. Floral - something between the first and second; on a cross section of such a specimen you can see a fancy flower.
This list is far from complete. Each deposit has its own “distinctive” stone pattern. For example, green agates with brown designs are mined in India, striped black and white agates are imported from Tibet, and examples with brown, white and gray striped “pupils” come from Brazil.
Dendritic
This variety of agate attracts wealth and abundance. It can also boost self-esteem and eliminate anxiety, making you enjoy every moment of your life. Especially recommended for busy business people.
Mokhovaya
Useful for those who are exposed to adverse weather conditions, as well as for everyone whose work is related to nature. Talisman for treasure hunters and those wishing to open their third eye. A stone of wealth, beginnings and relief from painful memories.
It works in two directions: it helps intellectuals activate their intuition, and intuitionists realize their insights. Contemplation of agates corresponds to calm reflection, sufficient to avoid any troubles.
The healing and restorative properties of this stone are equally strong on both the physical and mental levels. This is achieved by stabilizing the aura and eliminating energy negativity.
Varieties and colors
Among minerals, agate is the champion in the number of varieties (minerologists have counted more than 150 ). The reason for this is that its formation occurs by layering fibers of one mineral rock - chalcedony with the addition of various impurities. The characteristics of any agate include mention of the combination of colors and pattern on the cut or cut.
The color of the mineral makes up a large palette. Such diversity is created thanks to impurities: green shades come from chloride, and yellow-red-brown shades from iron.
The colors are dominated by layers of gray-blue and white. If layers of other colors alternate with the latter, then this variety already has its own name: sapphirine, sardonyx, onyx. Gemologists consider them to be independent stones.
- Sapphirine is a beautiful blue gem. It's very rare.
- Sardonyx has alternating layers: red, orange, carmine, yellow, brown. From these stripes sometimes various figures are formed - stars, “pupils”, etc.
- Onyx is distinguished by even layers. Their colors are contrasting, for example, brown and white, blue and white.
Black agate is rare. It is worth noting that the mineral does not have a black color in nature. A gem that has at least one dark inclusion is considered black.
The patterns on the cut are very diverse; they are formed due to inclusions of different elements.
Here you can see figures similar to natural and city landscapes, to the ruins of fortress walls. Sometimes you can see prints of ancient moss and prehistoric mollusks, and tree branches.
The variety of patterns on the cut is indicated by the following names of agate types:
- bastion (fortress, fortification);
- ocellated (ocellited, spectacled, Aleppo agate, Aleppo stone, owl's eye);
- woody (woody);
- disk;
- smoky;
- stellate;
- ribbon (Uruguayan);
- frosty;
- moss (moss, dendritic, Indian agate, moss stone, moss stone, mocca stone, amberine);
- cloudy;
- fiery;
- landscape;
- pinnate;
- iridescent (iridescent);
- ruinous;
- laminate;
- cell phone;
- spot (mosquito);
- carbonic;
- floral;
- tortoiseshell.
Some species are named according to the place where they were caught:
- Brazilian agate is distinguished by concentric figures (“pupils”) of alternating white, gray, and brown thin stripes.
- Tibetan - with black and white stripes.
- Indian - green with brown patterns.
- Timansky - the floral scheme is similar to the northern lights, white nights, the design resembles a mountain landscape.
- Botswana is a variety of agate from Africa, gray or pink in color. Is the most expensive.
Myths and Legends (Transformed into the Grail)
Agate, perhaps, can be called one of the leaders among precious stones in terms of the number of myths and legends associated with it.
There are two interpretations of the name of this stone. According to the famous ancient scientist Pliny the Elder, the word “agate” comes from the name of the Achates River in Sicily. Another option: the name "agate" comes from the Greek word "achates", which means "kind, good, happy."
There are agates whose pattern resembles an eye, and one of the legends is associated with this. According to her, agate is the eye of the heavenly white eagle. Between him and the black sorcerer there was a fierce battle in the sky, after which the white eagle fell to the Earth and turned into stone. For many centuries, his eye continues to look at people, separating our good deeds from evil. You can hear agate being called the Eye of the Creator. In ancient times, it was customary to place eye-shaped agate into the eye sockets of statues. This was done so that the stone would drive away dark forces.
In ancient Rome, agate was considered the stone of the fertility goddess Pomona. To protect the plants and give a rich harvest, agate balls were buried in the soil when planting. Another belief of the past is related to the fact that this mineral was used as an antidote for spider and scorpion bites.
Agate also appears in the famous legend of the Holy Grail. It says that Satan, cast down into hell, dropped an agate from his crown (although some sources say it was an emerald), which turned into a cup - the Holy Grail. It was in it that Joseph of Arithea collected the blood of Jesus Christ drop by drop.
Different peoples have beliefs and traditions that associate this mineral with newborns. For example, in India, for a long time it was believed that this stone helps to calm a baby and teach him to walk earlier. And in Georgia, when a newborn was baptized, they put a white agate bead on his wrist. She was called upon to protect him from everything negative that the outside world brings.
Application
Agate is a jewelry and ornamental stone. Souvenirs are made from it (pyramids, balls, figurines, boxes, etc.). Amulets and charms are produced at many enterprises. The gemstone is used to make utensils (mortars and pestles) for laboratories. Lithotherapists also use the mineral in their practice.
Agate jewelry is very beautiful, but this mineral is not set in precious metals. Costume jewelry (beads, bracelets, necklaces) is inexpensive. Cabochon is the most popular cut of agate. Stones that are polished but not cut are often sold. Minerals that have been dyed to enhance color are not considered fake.
The most valuable specimens are usually purchased by collectors.
Tibetan Dzi beads
Dzi beads are agate with a pattern printed on it: various circles, waves, geometric shapes. A bead with the so-called “9 eyes” is especially valued. This number is sacred in Buddhism. Their history goes back about three thousand years.
Tibet and everything that is made there is considered sacred. These beads were used as amulets that gave strength and brought good luck. Alexander the Great gave them to his soldiers as a talisman for good luck in battle. Today they are famous all over the world and are worn by many celebrities in the form of bracelets.
Tibetans make beads from blue agate. In addition to agate, the ancient beads included minerals that do not exist on earth. They were attributed to alien origin. How our ancestors made these beads is unknown to this day.
Medicinal properties
The healing properties of agate have long been known in Africa, Greece, and the Middle East.
In ancient times, water was infused with this mineral for cooking, as they believed that it saved people from diseases.
Modern lithotherapists believe that healing comes from the healing power of the gem, which can stabilize a person’s aura and remove negative energy. The stone affects all chakras, so a wide variety of diseases are treated with its help.
Specialists in the field of lithotherapy point to the main healing abilities common to all types of agate:
- elimination of negative emotions, irritability;
- stress relief;
- mental stabilization;
- inducing restful dreams;
- strengthening the immune system.
The therapeutic effect will be observed if you wear natural stones, and not those made in a laboratory.
In ancient times, brightly colored agates were considered more healing. A necessary condition is that they must be in direct contact with the human body, then their subtle vibrations can help. The agate talisman or amulet should be placed on the body as follows:
- on the chest - will help stabilize the nervous system, good for the heart and blood vessels;
- on the stomach - stabilizes the digestive process, can eliminate pain due to gastritis;
- beads - can relieve cough;
- a ring on the ring finger of the left hand is good for the heart, and a ring on the middle finger of the right hand is good for the nervous system.
In order for the stone to be cleansed of the negative energy it has assumed and charged with new energy, it must be washed with warm running water and dried in the sun, but not in direct rays.
Use in medicine
Lithotherapists believe that the healing and magical properties of agate primarily include:
- Ability to soothe toothache.
- Inducing good dreams for insomnia.
- Stress relief.
- Cleansing the body in case of poisoning (not very severe).
- Relief from frequent night cramps.
- Relieving pain in case of stomach problems - for example, exacerbation of gastritis.
But here we must take into account that the healing functions of the stone depend on its subtype. Listed above are the main ones, common to everyone. Sardonyx and onyx, as independent minerals, have their own specific characteristics. The same applies to moss, dendrite, black agate.
It is important to know that the healing properties of agate are better manifested when the amulet is correctly placed on the body. If you wear an agate talisman opposite the heart, it can normalize blood pressure and put the cardiovascular system in order.
A stone with a pattern of moss or other plants helps against fungal diseases if it is placed in the bath that the patient is taking. Pink agate gives strength in the fight against bad habits, such as smoking.
Magic properties
All agates have both the same magical properties and those characteristic of stones of a certain color.
Are common
Agate is endowed with powerful energy, most likely due to its volcanic origin. The power of the stone was valued by sorcerers and healers, used in magical rituals, and made into amulets. Tibetan lamas still use this gem to strengthen prayer and gain wisdom.
The main meaning of agate for humans among different nations is that it promotes prosperity. For example, for the Egyptians it was a symbol of fertile land, for the Indians it promised prosperity and enrichment, and for the inhabitants of Medieval Europe - health, prosperity, and protection from witchcraft.
It was believed that the gem helped to remain faithful, so lovers gave it to each other before separation.
Agate amulets were greatly valued by sailors and travelers: it was believed that the stones would definitely lead them home.
There are still beliefs that claim that an agate amulet gives strength, confidence, and protects from the envy of other people.
This stone is one of the most powerful shields that reflects any negativity. The power of the Earth accumulated in the agate is transferred to the owner, creating a protective field around him, preventing negative energy from entering from the outside. With the help of this power, a person is able to overcome all difficulties that arise along the path of life.
Agate is able to protect the owner from evil by absorbing negativity into itself. You need to wash it off the stone with running water.
This gem protects not only space and relationships between people, but also the finances of its owner, preventing them from being thoughtlessly spent (therefore, it would not be a bad idea to take a stone on shopping trips and markets).
Since agates take on a lot of negativity, they are suitable for those whose work involves a large number of visitors: doctors, sellers, officials. Therefore, in institutions where there are many visitors, it is useful to have agate sections. They absorb negative energy well, but at the end of the day they should be washed under running water to wash away the negativity.
Contemplating the mineral for a long time helps relieve psychological and emotional stress.
If you hold it in your hand for a long time, you can more easily understand your desires, capabilities and solve a complex problem.
It is believed that an agate talisman helps:
- increasing intelligence and creativity;
- bringing people who are too carried away by fantasies back to reality;
- choosing the right path in life;
- developing confidence and the ability to clearly express thoughts;
- opens the gift of communication, helps to negotiate with opponents;
- energetic problem solving.
It is suitable for strong personalities for spiritual growth, and for weak psychological ones - for protection from energy vampirism.
Only natural agate, not refined with chemical dyes, is suitable as a talisman or amulet.
Color Specialization
The magical properties of the mineral are very diverse, depending on its subtype and color.
- A brown or reddish stone, for example, sardonyx, helps people who are carried away by unrealistic places to evaluate their capabilities and direct their energy to real things.
- White agate can be hung over a baby's crib to protect it from damage and the evil eye.
- Blue agate has a special meaning for a person suffering from self-doubt in his strengths and abilities. Gives clarity in thoughts and the ability to express them clearly.
- Yellow-brown will help you gain charm and the ability to persuade. He is the patron of scientists.
- Yellow is recommended for businessmen and sellers.
- Green is a good protector of home and family. Helps its owner to arouse sympathy among others, and gives good luck in defending his rights in litigation.
- Apricot or pink will heal emotional wounds, help you forget their causes (especially if it concerns love failures), and meet your true love.
- Blue and gray will give you the ability to concentrate on immediate goals and tasks. At the same time, gray promotes career growth, and blue will give romantics the ability to see beauty in the ordinary. Therefore, sapphirite is suitable for those who are disturbed by routine and everyday life, and will help find something interesting in the boring.
- Purple will expand your mental capabilities and help you concentrate during meditation.
- Golden inspires artists. Its magical properties help create masterpieces.
- Peach will bring material benefits and wealth.
- Black is the strongest amulet. Black agates with white veins helped owners win battles. This is a stone of determined people, leaders, fighters for justice. The energy of the mineral gives kindness, courage and complete self-confidence. It is believed that if you wear such a talisman, uncontrollable aggression will disappear and a positive mood will appear. Therefore, such a stone will help leaders control emotions and make informed decisions.
Talismans and amulets
Amulets and talismans are made from agate of different colors. More often they are made in the form of pendants or bracelets.
Colors
The color of agate affects the properties of amulets and talismans made from the mineral:
- Black - protects a person from magical effects.
- Blue - calms and gives patience.
- White is a good amulet against the evil eye for a child.
- Green - suitable for women, because... gives the owner a special charm and charm.
- Fiery - helps awaken feelings.
Kinds
The type of agate pattern affects the specific properties of the talisman with the stone:
- Mokhovaya - helps eliminate poor health and manifestations of stress.
- “Snake skin” - suppresses depressive disorders and helps maintain youth.
- Lace - enhances a person’s creative abilities.
- Frosty - protects against attacks by dogs and other animals.
- Star - helps to relax for those who are constantly on the move.
Agate "Snake skin".
Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?
To the question “for which zodiac signs according to the horoscope is agate suitable?” Most astrologers note the particularly favorable influence of the stone on people born between May and September, that is, under the constellations Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo .
Aries and Sagittarius are considered incompatible with agate . Some astrologers believe that Pisces should also not wear agate jewelry, as they may be less able to achieve their goals. If a representative of any of these three zodiac signs really liked the agate and felt a liking for the gem, then you need to purchase an amulet that can be hidden under clothes or in a bag. A stone that is open to the views of other people can bring vanity and useless troubles into the life of Aries, Sagittarius, and Pisces. If representatives of these signs have not found a suitable agate for themselves, they can choose another mineral. Perfect for Aries: ruby, amber, tanzanite, emerald. For Sagittarius, lucky stones will be: lapis lazuli, sapphire (blue), spinel, chalcedony, blue quartz, amber, ruby. Pisces should pay attention to amethyst, moonstone, opal, rose quartz, jasper, spinel.
Certain colors of agate are preferred for different zodiac signs:
- for Earth signs ( Taurus , Virgo , Capricorn ) - pink and with a reddish tint;
- for signs of the fire element ( Aries , Leo , Sagittarius ) - bright red, brown;
- for Cancer and Pisces - blue, gray;
- for Scorpio - black;
- for Aquarius , Libra - blue, gray.
- for Gemini - any shades.
Zodiac compatibility
Agate's horoscope compatibility is almost perfect. It is suitable for almost all zodiac signs, although it especially “loves” Taurus, Cancer and Gemini.
But to say which zodiac sign agate suits best, you need to take into account the color of the mineral. Reddish and pink stones are optimal for earth signs - Taurus and Virgo, brown and bright red - for fire signs. A gray or blue stone is suitable according to the horoscope of a resident of the water element, for example, Cancer. But the black mineral in the zodiac circle most closely corresponds to Scorpio.
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility (“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – strictly contraindicated) |
| Aries | — |
| Taurus | + |
| Twins | +++ |
| Cancer | +++ |
| a lion | + |
| Virgo | + |
| Scales | + |
| Scorpion | + |
| Sagittarius | — |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + |
| Fish | + |
(“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated)
How to care for agate
The beauty of the stone will be preserved if you care for it properly:
- Do not leave it in direct sunlight and do not keep it in water for a long time so that the color does not fade.
- The surface of the gem is usually polished, so it must be protected. It is better to store agate jewelry separately.
- Protect from acids, alkalis, and strong temperature changes.
- To prevent the products from getting too dirty, wipe them with a dry cloth from time to time. If they are heavily soiled, wash them in a light soap solution.
Where is agate used?
Agate is actively used in jewelry and making crafts of varying degrees of complexity. In addition, this stone is used to create decorative items, as well as in construction.
Jewelry Art
The best stones are used to create jewelry. More often, high-quality samples are processed in the form of cabochons. They are often decorated in the form of pendants.
In addition, rings, necklaces, and bracelets are made with agate. The mineral is rarely cut with precious metals; more often, high-quality jewelry alloys are used for this.
Agate bracelet.
Construction
Agate has fairly low strength, so its use in construction is limited. It is often used for cladding surfaces indoors and outdoors.
Artistic carving
This gem is used to create statues and sculptures. In addition, complex paintings are made from crumbs of this stone.
Decor
Agate is a fairly malleable material, so cups, dishes, and boxes are often cut from it. In addition, the mineral is used to create lamps and other interior items.
Agate souvenir.
Industry
Agate mortars are often used in the chemical industry. In such a container, various solid substances are ground to a powder form for their further mixing with liquids and obtaining solutions.
How to distinguish from a fake
Although agate is inexpensive and it is unprofitable to make fakes, you still need to know how to distinguish a real natural stone from its “analogues”:
- ennobled;
- grown in a laboratory;
- imitations made of glass, plastic.
The first and second are not considered fakes, although they are unlikely to be suitable as an amulet, especially since chemical dyes are used during ennoblement. Too bright a color is often a sign of an ennobled mineral (there are many of them on the jewelry market).
If you are purchasing not a piece of jewelry, but a piece of mineral, pay attention to the edges. Natural agate has a uniform pale color. The painted one has too bright edges. By turning it over and seeing that the back is paler than the front, you can be sure that this is an ennobled specimen. The color intensity of an unpainted one is the same on all sides.
Black stones are often counterfeited by making them from compressed stone chips. It is very difficult to distinguish such a product from a natural gem.
To recognize a fake made of plastic or glass you need:
- hold the stone in your hand - the fake will heat up quickly;
- run a needle over it (if it is not polished) - there will be no scratches on the natural material;
- If the mineral is pointed and unpolished, it will scratch the glass easily.
Also, remember that stone weighs more than glass and plastic.
Mineral in culture
Agate has served as an inspiration for many thinkers, writers and artists. It was used in religious cults.
The gem was actively used to decorate the palaces of emperors, tombs and other valuable monuments.
Faberge worked with agate. Catherine and Alexander the Great highly valued the mineral.
In fiction
In world fiction, black agate is more often mentioned, which is credited with magical properties. Tsvetaeva, Lermontov and Pushkin wrote about him.
Tibetan Dzi beads and stone
In Tibet, layered agate is used to make Dzi beads. More often, matte varieties of stone are chosen for this. Runes are applied on top of the beads. This decoration is considered a strong amulet that protects against negative magical effects.
Dzi bead made of black agate.
Price
The cost of agate is influenced by the following factors:
- variety;
- weight;
- degree of rarity.
In a jewelry store you can choose and buy this gem for $2 per gram . For one pebble you will need to pay a maximum of $110–220 .
Some specimens are graded as first-tier stones.
Read also: Scapolite - a stone staff that bestows knowledge
Price
The price of agate is influenced by its grade, weight and degree of rarity. Jewelry stones cost up to $2 per gram, and the maximum price is $110-220 per stone. The price of some products is as high as the price of the stones in the first row.
For example, Dzi beads made by monks from Tibet cost several thousand in the same currency. And no wonder: they are considered a powerful magical artifact, the same as the bronze “Buddha’s Eye” used by professional fortune tellers.
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The special energy of the stone-amulet
To understand where agate gets its magical properties, you need to know how it is born. The most powerful giant volcanoes, sleeping for centuries and suddenly exploding in streams of fiery lava, can be called the “fathers” of layered chalcedony or agate. When the eruption ends and the lava cools, voids form inside the volcanoes, into which minerals of different shades and transparency begin to flow. The result is real masterpieces that are sought after by collectors, jewelers and astrologers.
Black agate is rightfully considered the most valuable and powerful - the strongest amulet that can help people who are kind and pure in soul; protecting from troubles, illnesses and poverty. It “grows together” so energetically with its owner that it can sense and regulate mood swings, repel attacks from energy vampires and warn of danger. All this is at the level of the finest waves that are invisible to the human eye. Enlist the support of such a black assistant and become the master of your destiny. It's not that easy to get.
Agates of other colors are much more common in nature: blue-gray, pink, green, white, peach and some others.
