Natural Green Agate
Agate is a rock formation that consists of quartz and chalcedony as its primary components. It is one of the most extensive semi-precious stones in the world and occurs in various textures and colours.
The most noteworthy colour, however, is the green agate! Natural green agate, the translucent and beautiful stone available in a deep green colour, dates back to the Egyptian period. Almost 3,000 years ago, the Egyptians would use agate to decorate vessels, rings and seals.
Agate has earned its name from the Achates River (now known as the Dirillo) on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, which was a primitive source of this gemstone.
Properties of the Green Agate
- Chemical Composition: SiO2
- Mineral Information: Microcrystalline quartz and banded chalcedony, which are frequently infused with iron and aluminum
- Color: Deep green
- Density: 2.6 to 2.8
- Mohs scale of hardness: 6.5 to 7
- Refractive Index: 1.544 to 1.553
More about Green Agate
The green agate is symbolic of projective energy, and its related element is Earth. It is known to provide enough energy to the wearer to help his/her body to achieve improvement in eye health and also enhance fertility. It is believed that green agate boosts the wearer’s immune system and maintains the water balance in the body. According to a few modern healers, the deep green stone increases the wearer’s generosity, compassion and sense of judgment, along with an improvement in decision making and dispute resolution.
Natural Green Agate use in Jewellery
Green agate owing to its natural colour is the most demanded in the market. Some young users prefer to incorporate natural green agate in their hand bracelets, as they consider it to be their lucky charm. A few others like to combine green agate stones in combination with other larger gemstones. Earrings are another fashionable option that women love to adorn. Necklaces made of natural green agate are another in-demand jewellery piece.
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