Agate Gemstone
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What is Agate?
Agate is a microcrystalline variety of Silica, chiefly Chalcedony, a
mineral of the Quartz family. Like Obsidians, Agates too are associated with
volcanic rocks. The stone was first discovered by a Greek Philosopher,
Theophrastus, between 4th and 3rd centuries BC along the
banks of Achates river.
Agate is sometimes called the Eart Rainbow because of the banded
appearance. These bands tell the story of this stone’s basic formation in the
volcano itself. Agates are formed when the siliceous matter deposits in,
cavities of volcanic walls or rocks, layer upon layer. Thus when agates are cut
from there in a transverse manner, it leaves a series of concentric lines
(representing the earlier deposition of siliceous layers), and hence giving it
a banded form. Such agates are also known as lace agates, banded agates, riband
agates or striped agates.
Types of Agate:
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Based on the colors, type of formation and
occurrence, there are various types of agates as below:
Blue Lace Agate, Mexican Agate, Turritella
Agate, Greek Agate, Brazilian Agate, Carnelian Agate, Lake Superior Agate,
Botswana Agate, Plume Agate, Moss agate, Tube agate, Fortification agate, Fire
Agate,
Uses of Agate:
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Agate has various uses for ornamental and healing purposes.
- Its used in ornaments like Pins, Pendants, Necklace, etc.
- Its also used in decorative displays, Paper Knives, making vases, inkstands, marbles, cabochons, carvings and Intarsia art as well.
- Owing to its hardness and ability to resist acids, its used in mortars and pestles to crush and mix chemicals.
- Its used in leather burnishing tools owing to its high polish.
Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate
One must wear the Blue Lace Agate or contact a healer to get all the
benefits.
Emotional Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate
- Stone of Support and Encouragement. Blue Lace Agate has a soft, stimulating and calming effect on one’s being, emotions and attitude. It brings about a positive uplifting change.
- Stone of Communication or Stone of Truth. It helps those who need to be heard out, articulate their thoughts and feelings. It inspires loyalty and trust. Hence it’s a great to overcome the communication difficulties while expressing yourself, your feelings or giving care.
- Stone of Diplomat. It provides clarity in thought and hence assists the speaker in communicating situations cleverly. It tranquilizes and calms mind, thus de-stressing one’s mind and helping to communicate clearly and effectively.
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Physical Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate.
- It relieves sore throats, aching or swollen glands in the neck and aid thyroid problems.
- It aids the fluid balance around brain.
- Stimulates the digestive system and relieves gastritis.
- Useful in treating arthritis.
- Beneficial for eyes
- Heals skin disorders and itches
- Soothing for tension-related headaches and high blood pressure
- Reduce the symptoms of epilepsy
- Guards against sleepwalking.
Spiritual Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate.
- Stabilizes the Aura
- Has a Cleansing Effect and hence eliminates negativity
- Used for Inner Attunement for a higher spiritual level.
- Raises awareness and links to the Collective Consciousness of oneness of life.
- Encourages quiet contemplation of one’s life experiences and hence lead to spiritual growth and inner stability
Chakra Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate.
- Can be used on Brow Chakra (or Third Eye) to soothe one’s overactive mind and to still one’s thoughts.
- Clears the Throat Chakra and hence facilitates the passage of energy from the other lower chakras.
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