Agate

Agate is formed when small pieces of quartz are laid down by volcanic lava, creating an extremely strong crystal.

Healing Qualities:
Metaphysical & Emotional: Grounds, centers, stabilizes, harmonizes positive and negative forces, enhances mental function, improves self-acceptance, builds self-confidence, improves self-analysis and perception, improves concentration, improves memory recall, heals inner anger, fosters love, raises consciousness

Physical: Helpful for ailments of the stomach, lymphatic system, eyes, stomach, uterus, skin, blood vessels, and pancreas; improves digestion, relieves gastritis

Tips for Use & Placement:
- Place on the heart to heal emotional distress
- Place on the abdomen to stimulate digestion
- Take as an elixir

Warnings:
- Often sold with artificial coloring which has no added benefits
- Agate is a slow working crystal for healing
- Blue-green agate is typically made artificially using glass and has no healing properties

Quick Facts
Other Names: Achates
Crystal Variety: Chalcedony
Crystal Color: White, grey, blue, green, pink, brown, and often artificially colored
Crystal Appearance: Usually banded and sometimes translucent
Energy Center: Crown
Element: Earth
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Number: 7