Agate Ring

Silver Plated Agate Ring
 
Dimensions
Size 9.5
Metal: Silver Plated Copper Wire
Weight: 15g
 
Found all over the world, large deposits of Agate exist in Australia, Europe, Brazil and the Americas. It is used in jewellery for it’s simplicity, durability and elegance. The name “Agate” comes from the Achates River, currently named the Dirillo River, south of Sicily, Italy as that is where a large Agate deposit was first found. 
 
Agate forms in layers, often the outer layer being darkest or even green. Iron Oxides colour the stone red. Agate is a extremely durable and stable stone, often detaching itself from it’s eroding host rock or being found around limestome and dolomite.  
 
Agate are layered silica, chalcedony and quartz formations coloured by various minerals. Agate stones develop within hollow cavities where magma and lava flow leaving heat, gasses and minerals to cool and harden into stone formations they are gentle, multilevel cleansing stones working strongly to balance emotional, physical and spiritual energy.
 
Agates stabilize the aura and harmonize yin and yang, promoting truth, courage and the healing of inner rage. Agate bring information to light, facilitating stable spiritual growth and happiness, re-energizing the mind. Cleanse your crystal by placing under the moon or sunlight.
 
Chakra: All
Chemical Formula: Sio2
Colour: Varies
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Element: Earth
Fracture: Chococoidal
Hardness: 7
Location: Worldwide
Mineral Classification: Silica
Number: 1
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
Luster: Waxy
Streak: White