Agate Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil

1.2 Color

Yellow, Red, White, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Black, Blue, Brown

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

1.9 Deities

Bragi

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Courage, Love, Healing, Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Absent

3.3 Dispersion

None

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.543

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.004

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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Agate Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Agate Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Agate information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Agate is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Agate such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Agate details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil.
Color: Common colors observed are Yellow, Red, White, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Black, Blue, Brown.
Chemical Formula: SiO₂.
Powers: Courage, Healing, Love and Protection.