- Gemstone Family - Quartz
- Chakras - Third Eye (6th)
- Colour - Teal with white banding in some instance
- Found in - Worldwide but mainly Brazil and the US
- Element Associated with - Earth
- Also known as - "Protector of Children"
- Meaning - Agate is named after the Achates River (now known as the Dirillo River) on the island of Sicily, Italy, whose upper waters were an ancient source of this gemstone.
- Birthstone Month - Not a traditional birthstone
- Zodiac Sign - Gemini
- Chemical Composition - SiO2
- Hardness on the Mohs scale - 7 (1 being softest, 10 being hardest)
- Physical Healing Properties - Agate has a relatively low frequency which helps to make it a soothing and peaceful stone, alleviating stress and realigning the body.
- Emotional Healing Properties - Said to rebalance and harmonise the body. This crystal helps to overcome negativity and inner anger.
- Spiritual Properties - Said to inspire and raise awareness of ones self and raise consciousness. It encourage peacefulness and quiet contemplation
- Legend has it that... The wearing of Agate was believed to be a cure for insomnia and was thought to induce pleasant dreams. Agate is said to have the power to protect the wearer from danger and to protect children from falling.
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