Agate
A translucent cryptocrystalline variety of quartz and a sub variety of chalcedony, agates are identical in chemical structure to jasper, flint, chert, petrified wood, and tiger's-eye. Distinguished by characteristic colours and banding; no gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. Occurring in nodular masses in rocks and volcanic lavas, agate when split open reveals an amazing variety of colours and patterns. This banding distinguishes agate from other types of chalcedony (the compact microcrystalline variety of quartz).
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Agate bands occurs in a wide variety of colours, most commonly blue and green.
- Agate is the oldest stone in recorded history.
- Agates have been used in jewellery since Biblical Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms and were prized gems in antiquity.
- Agates with banded colours are said to bring about rich and varied dreams if placed under your pillow at night. Agate is considered a protection stone, it is believed to attract strength and offer protection from bad dreams, stress and the draining of energy.
- Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It was said to quench thirst and protect against fever.
- Persian magicians used agate to divert storms.
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