Zhanguo Warring Agate - Chinese Fighting Agate Bracelet 13mm

Bead Size: 12,8mm

Bracelet Size: 17,5cm

• Color: Features a variety of vibrant colors and complex banding patterns that create distinct, picturesque scenes.
• Clarity: Translucent to opaque, depending on the layering and type of inclusions.
• Shape: Commonly found polished into cabochons, beads, or intricate carvings that highlight its natural patterns.

• Protection and Courage: Zhanguo Warring Agate is thought to offer protection, boost courage, and instill confidence, particularly in challenging situations reminiscent of its namesake historical period.
• Strategic Thinking: This agate is believed to enhance analytical and strategic thinking, making it a beneficial stone for decision-makers and leaders.
• Emotional Balance: It promotes emotional stability and resilience, helping the wearer to manage stress and emotional disturbances effectively.

Black Tourmaline: For added protection and grounding.

Tiger’s Eye: Enhances the stone’s qualities of courage and strategic thinking.

Citrine: Complements Zhanguo Warring Agate in fostering success, prosperity, and the manifesting of goals.

Physical Properties: Zhanguo Warring Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a mineral that's part of the quartz family, known for its hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale.

Optical Properties: Exhibits a waxy to glossy luster with distinct, multicolored banding and complex patterns.

Formation: Typically forms in volcanic rocks as layers of silica deposit in cavities, often over many thousands of years.

Applications: Used in jewelry, particularly as statement pieces, and in decorative items that showcase its artistic banding. It’s also collected for its historical significance and aesthetic value.