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Agate is a crystal belonging to the quartz family. It is especially known for the layered rings on the inside of the stone. The agate properties are grounding, stabilising and protective. It also stimulates focus, healing and clear communication. Thanks to the enormous variety of types and colours, it is one of the most popular gemstones we know.
The name agate probably comes from the river Achates in Sicily, where the stone was mined for centuries. But agate is also found in other places around the world, such as Brazil, India and Uruguay. As far back as antiquity, people used agate as an amulet and in rituals, for example in cultures such as Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece. There, this stone was known as the stone of strength, courage and balance.
The rings in agate are formed by repeated deposits of silica-rich groundwater or minerals in cavities of rock such as volcanic fluid. That layer-by-layer process is reflected in every unique pattern. As a result, no two agates are the same. The youngest agates are at least 15 million years old and the oldest can take up to 50 million years to grow.
The properties of agate partly overlap with celestite. The biggest difference between these two gemstones lies in the earthly versus the spiritual. Where celestite works on your third eye and crown chakra, agate works on the root chakra. This way, the stone works strongly on the physical dimension and restores the connection with your body and the here-and-now.
Do you quickly feel overwhelmed or out of balance? Agate helps you to land. It strengthens your sense of safety and emotional stability. From that grounded base, you can then think more clearly and better deal with what comes your way. From that stillness, agate also strengthens your self-confidence and perseverance.
Agate comes in beautiful varieties, each with its own properties and meaning.
The most well-known and popular agate variety, often in pastel and grey-blue colours. Blue agate calms emotions and supports communication. This stone helps you create peace in your head and express yourself honestly and clearly.
Flower agate owes its name to its unique, flower-shaped patterns. The properties of agate in this variety are gentle and stand for making dreams come true, personal growth and blossoming, and self-confidence. Perfect to keep close when you are starting a new chapter.
Moss agate consists of beautiful, moss-like structures. The properties of agate in this variety are especially calming and help you ground, connect with nature and find balance. A truly earthy stone for those who want to restore the connection with nature and their own body.
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The star sign most often associated with agate is Gemini. This sign is an air sign, which means their mind is very active. Their head is always in motion, they think quickly and are an endless source of ideas and enthusiasm. The agate properties help to regulate these impulses and bring more focus.
The agate properties differ per type, but in general agate resonates strongly with the root chakra and the solar plexus chakra. Through the root chakra it provides grounding and safety. Through the solar plexus chakra it strengthens your inner power and self-confidence. Blue agate also works on the throat chakra and supports communication and self-expression.
Agate can easily be cleansed with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid aggressive cleaning agents. Want to charge it? Place it in moonlight, on a clear quartz cluster or briefly in the earth.
What to avoid: aggressive cleaning agents, prolonged direct sunlight and storing it with hard stones that could damage it.
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Curious about the agate properties? In our collection you will find a carefully selected range of agate types, including flower agate, moss agate and blue agate. Ethically sourced and chosen for quality and beauty.
