Agate

Agate is a type of Chalcedony. Many people don't think of agate for jewelry - but it is very pretty. If you want "something different", consider trying agate jewelry. Agate comes in many varieties. Common types are: fire agate, blue lace agate, tree agate, moss agate and petrified wood. Agate is usually used in cabochons or bead form. Why not try a beautiful agate necklace, peandant, earrings or bolo tie for a eye catching piece of jewelry.

Agate Information

Agate belongs to the chalcedony family of coloured quartz stones. They are found in colors like blue, green, yellow, brown, purple, and pink.

Agate is an Ayurvedic birthstone for the month of May; the name has been derived from the Greek name of a stone found in the river Achates in Sicily .Agateeq.. It ages back to Stone Age, where it was considered very valuable.

The hardness rating for this stone is 7, even though it can chip or crack easily, so it should be protected from sharp blows, scratches, and household chemicals like bleach.

Agate is an inexpensive stone, with an exception of few varieties with unusual banded or scenic markings.

Agate Folklore

Agate has been used in maintaining good health and prosperous life. Some of its believed benefits are:-

• Due to cooling effect, it has proved in reducing fever and it is beneficial in stomach area.
• It maintains the heart pulse rate.
• Agate is believed to cure insomnia and to insure pleasant dreams.
• Those who wear or carry Agate will be always guarded against bad affects, will be more cautious, get a more clarity on themselves and able to view the world with a broad angle.
• Some feel Agate has mystical powers.

Botswana Agate (also known as Eye Agate) a variety of agate from Botswana, Africa. This is the gemstone for people who are sensitive and lonely or easily hurt. It will help you have more self-satisfaction and protect you from hurt. It can be used to one.s quest toward enlightenment. Many feel that Botswana Agate has an anti-depressant quality.

Botswana Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go and heal. It can be helpful for those who are struggling to be genuine in their lifestyle, as it promotes an understanding of the need for deeper meaning. Works with us to release emotions no longer needed. It is great for energizing the aura.

Physically, Botswana agate helps rid the body of toxins and can be used to support treatment of disorders of the nervous system. It is said to counteract physical, emotional, and intellectual poisons.