Agate Free Form C

• Size: 9,4x8,3cm
• Color: Varied, with bands of white, gray, blue, green, pink, or brown.
• Clarity: Translucent to opaque.
• Shape: Typically occurs in nodules or geodes, with a smooth, rounded shape.

• Healing: Agate is believed to promote emotional balance, inner stability, and self-confidence. It is also said to enhance mental function and improve concentration.
• Protection: Agate is thought to provide protection against negative energies, promoting a sense of security and harmony.
• Intuition: Agate is associated with enhancing intuition and spiritual awareness.

• Agate pairs well with other grounding stones such as black tourmaline and hematite.
• It also complements other chalcedony varieties such as jasper and carnelian.

• Physical Properties: Agate has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable and suitable for a variety of jewelry and ornamental purposes.
• Optical Properties: Agate is typically translucent to opaque with a vitreous to waxy luster. It often exhibits a banded or concentric structure.
• Formation: Agate forms in volcanic and metamorphic rocks, often filling cavities and cracks in the host rock. Its characteristic banding is formed through successive layers of mineral deposits.
• Applications: Agate is widely used for jewelry, carvings, and decorative items. It is also used in alternative medicine and crystal healing practices.

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