Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Common
Worldwide
Colors: Black, Green, Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Grey, Brown, Orange
Uses: Agate is an excellent stone for rebalancing and harmonising body, mind and spirit. It cleanses and stabilises the aura, eliminating and transforming negativity. Agate enhances mental function, improving concentration, perception and analytical abilities.
Properties: Agate enhances mental function, improves concentration, enhances perception and analytical abilities. It is a soothing and calming gemstone that heals inner anger, anxiety and helps in the strengthening of relationships. Agate instills security and safety.
Major Types of Agate
Indian Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Common
India
Colors: Muted Green, Red, Yellow, Dark Blue, Navy Blue
Uses: The Indian agate healing properties are from its ability to remove negative energy. They also positively affect the mind and body of the person wearing them. Many people use this type of bracelet to help them heal from any physical injury. It also helps with emotional trauma you have experienced.
Properties: This crystal symbolizes harmony and rebalance. This means you will feel an improvement in concentration and analytical abilities. The soothing power of agate allows you to feel calm and safe wherever you are. Agate is closely associated with the Third Eye and Crown chakra.
Mexican Crazy Agate
Splotched Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Rare
Northern Mexico
Colors: White, Brown, Black, Grey, Gold, Pink
Uses: Crazy Lace Agate is often used as a personal talisman to bring the power of the Moon to one's life and endeavors. In ancient times, it was worn to placate the gods, and to give courage. Crazy Lace Agates are Seeker Transformer crystals.
Properties: This stone's help with focusing makes it a great stone for those with ADHD. It is said this stone promotes inner stability, composure and maturity and its warm protective properties encourage security and self-confidence.
Blue Lace Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Rare
Namibia
Colors: White, Powder Blue
Uses: Blue Lace Agate is a great nurturing and supportive stone, neutralizing anger, infection, inflammation and fever. Blue Lace Agate helps to strengthen and accelerate the repair of bones, thyroid deficiencies, throat and lymph infections.
Properties: It's believed that blue lace agate is a symbol of freedom and serenity, which lowers stress levels and in turn, can boost your immune system. For those who suffer from stage fright, hate public speaking, or feel they are lacking in confidence, blue lace agate is recommended.
Banded Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Common
Worldwide near Gravel and Limestone
Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Black, White
Uses: It is said to promote inner stability, self-confidence, and mental clarity. It is also thought to have a grounding and calming effect, making it a popular choice for meditation and mindfulness practices. Beyond its spiritual significance, banded agate is also valued for its beauty and versatility.
Properties: Banded Agate is seen as a healing stone of calm, good luck and wealth. It tends to have a gentle energy that works on the subtle bodies and energies, they are great for achieving stability and balance in many aspects of one's life.
Dendritic Agate
Mossy or Tree-like Chalcedony Translucent 6-7
Rare
India, Madagascar, Brazil, Russia, and United States
Colors: Brown, Black, Grey, Clear
Uses: Dendritic Agate is most often used by metaphysical healers to reduce physical tension and pain caused by stress and infections. It is said to be particularly good for back/shoulder muscles and for the skeletal system.
Properties: Dendritic Agate encourages the acceptance of one's origin and the connection to the natural states of the universe. It is a stone to help heal the Earth and to stimulate a peacefulness within the structure of the inner environment.
Flower Agate
Splotched Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Uncommon-Rare
Madagascar
Colors: White, Pink
Uses: Flower Agate is a fascinating new crystal. It is a grounding stone that can be used to encourage self-growth and restore emotional balance. It is also well-known for being deeply connected to the Heart chakra, promoting spontaneity and joy.
Properties: Flower Agate's pink energy stimulates the Heart Chakra, encouraging love, beauty, and compassion in your life. The Heart chakra is the center of our emotions and governs our sense of trust and our relationships with others. If it is joy, love and happiness that you desire, let Flower Agate guide you there.
Moss Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 6.5-7
Common
India, Brazil, Uraguay, Central Europe, and Western United States
Colors: Clear or Milky with Green
Uses: Moss Agate speeds up recovery from illness. It is anti-inflammatory, cleanses the circulatory and elimination systems, and boosts the immune system. It assists midwives by lessening pain and ensuring a good delivery. Moss Agate prevents hypoglycemia and dehydration, treats infections, colds and flu, and lowers fevers.
Properties: Moss agate is said to encourage tranquility and emotional balance. Moss agate is the perfect stone for those who experience strong aggression or overly nurturing emotions, helping to balance male and female energies whenever they become too extreme.
Enhydro Agate
Trapped Water Chalcedony Translucent 7
Rare
Brazil, Indonesia, and Oregon, US
Colors: Beige, Tan, Brown, and Black
Uses: This stone increases security and self confidence, provides grounding, emotional balance and acceptance. It carries energies of success and can boost your optimism, creativity and self esteem. Also known to help release old and unhealthy habits.
Properties: These agates have cavities with gas or water trapped inside, and can sometimes be heard when the stone is shaken. This fluid can actually slowly dry up over time as it travels through the stone, but that also means that it can be refilled with proper treatment such as a bath.
Botswana Agate
Curved Banded Chalcedony Translucent 7
Uncommon-Rare
Bobonong district of Botswana
Colors: Grey with Brown, Light Grey, and White bands
Uses: Botswana Agate is a stone for exploring the unknown. It provides us with courage to embark on spiritual journeys and to seek truth in all its myriad forms. Botswana Agate energizes the auric body and helps us to recognize that Love is the great constant of the universe.
Properties: Botswana Agate is known for its ability to inspire creativity and encourage thinking outside of the box, which can be especially beneficial for those struggling with mental blocks or feeling stuck. Its energy is gentle yet honest, making it an excellent tool for self-analysis and building self-confidence.
Red Agate
Banded Carnelian Chalcedony Translucent 7
Common-Uncommon
United States, India, Morocco, Yemen, Iran, and Africa
Colors: Red to muted Brownish Red
Uses: Red Agates Promotes Safety, grounding, and vitality. Also, influence the other points of energy within the body. Red agate is very good for blood disorders and energizing the system. It can also be used to help improve the efficiency of all bodily functions and for any skin damage caused by burns or scalds.
Properties: The metaphysical properties of Red Agate make it a fantastic root chakra stone. Located at the base of the spine, this energy point forms the basis for our energy force development. This energy emanates from the Earth and enters through the root chakra.
