He agate It is a precious stone of great beauty and that is why it is widely used in decoration. Although we must look very carefully before choosing our agate stone gem, since these pieces They are usually dyed to accentuate their tones and, for that reason, we find blue or fuchsia agates with very intense pigments.
Agate: characteristics and origin
Naturally, the agate It is a stone with yellow, orange, white, blue, brown and pink colorsbut with very soft tones. It has a color similar to a sunset on the beach in mid-autumn.
If you want your agate to have intense tones, you can buy it dyedthere is no problem, but it is good that you know that it has been artificially intervened on. It is a very porous mineral and that is why it is so easy to alter its pigments, since dye baths can be applied very easily.
Agate is a microcrystalline variety of the quartz group which presents bands with different shades responding to the distribution of the different materials it may contain.
The agate deposits They occur in the form of inclusions within spherical cavities in volcanic rocks. They are usually in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, China, India, Madagascar, Morocco, Czech Republic and the United States.
Agate: therapeutic properties
Agate is a very soft energy stonethat is why it is recommended for the most sensitive beings: children. It is said that agate has great properties to harmonize the little ones and also plants and animals.
We know it is stabilizing and sedativewhich is why it is recommended as an ideal gem for those people who suffer from stress and insomnia. It confers poise, eliminates fear and provides stability in moments of intimate changes such as, for example, pregnancy. It helps to assume new situations, facilitating the acceptance of all types of challenges in personal life.
Has the ability to improve self confidence. It liberates, gives confidence and provides perseverance. Besides, awakens empathy and sensitivity towards the feelings of others.
As it is a gentle energy stone, it can be used frequently during meditation.
Agate: meaning and properties according to its color
Depending on the predominant color of your agate, some therapeutic qualities or others will be accentuated. Keep the following list in mind before choosing your agate:
- pink agate: enhances loving feelings in difficult relationships, whether as a couple, between parents and children, work, friendship, etc.
- green agate: the one indicated to have in medical centers and at home, since they are attributed disinfectant, soothing and harmonizing qualities.
- Botswana agate: with earthy tones, it is the one recommended as amulet and helps in detoxification from addictions such as smoking.
- moss agate: with green tones, it is the one recommended for connect with nature in all its forms. It is used to purify the body, mind and spirit. It helps purify the environment and is very suitable to have in the home near plants, as it is believed that it will help them grow stronger.
- Blue agate or blue ribbon agate: with wonderful blue tones, it is recommended to make the person flowenhances your free expression of feelings and thoughts. Also, it is believed to help achieve higher spiritual perception.
Agate: physical benefits
Traditionally, it has always been believed in magical benefits of agate on the body. Some of them are the following:
- It is believed that strengthens the nervous system because it provides calm, inner peace and calms nervousness, as it allows us to express ourselves effectively.
- It has positive effects on memory.
- It is considered to contribute to the improvement of wounds caused by a burn.
- It is believed to have properties to protect from colds and sore throat.
Agate: how to clean it
Due to its subtle and sweet energy you can have agate for a few hours next to a white quartz or an amethystsince these gems will cleanse, charge and optimize the energy of the agate.
If you don’t have any of these gems, don’t worry. Can put the agate under running water for a few minutes and dry it with a dry cloth. I could sleep at full moon light for one night to recharge.
Enjoy your agate! You can opt for a small piece of jewelry with the gem or you could also decorate your home with a beautiful agate geode. In all forms you will see that it is a precious stone!