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Specimen: Agate slice

Type: Mineral/Crystal

Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo

Agate is a variety of silica, characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of colour. Agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hardstone carving and are used to make ornaments such as pins, brooches or other types of jewellery, Most agates occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or ancient lavas.

Agate naturally forms in many different but faint colours. Due to its porous nature it is often artificially dyed to enhance its natural colour.

This Agate Slice is 'Dyed'. Diamond saws are used to cut the Agate into slices which are then ground to remove any imperfections, then polished and dyed to help enhance and display the beautiful natural banding within.

Agate's most noticeable properties overall are balancing yin/yang energy, courage, protection, healing, and calming. Historically it was placed in water for cooking or drinking to dispel sickness. TheMetaphysical and Healing Properties Lore of any specific type of agate depend to some extent on the color of the agate, but all agates have certain things in common.

Agate is a stone of strength. It was used by the Ancients on the breastplates of armor to give warriors strength and make them victorious in battle. Energetically, it is considered to give strength in both battle and physically.

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