Red agate: description and scope

One of the most beautiful stones of the chalcedony variety is red agate from the family of quartz minerals. A large number of legends and mystical stories are associated with it. He has a beautiful description and a wide range of applications. The stone is often used in jewelry, decorative elements, as well as amulets and talismans.

The history of the origin of the stone has not yet been fully studied. Many different theories suggest that agates were formed due to diffusion of true solutions and their excessive saturation or destruction of silica crystals, or with the polymerization of silica during the formation of chalcedony. According to the legend of an ancient legend, agate is the eye of a heavenly eagle that fell to the ground during the struggle between good and evil and turned to stone. The name “red” in the Old Church Slavonic language means “beautiful”, and it really is.

To date, many deposits of red agate have been discovered. Its deposits are found in Brazil, Mongolia, Armenia, India, Uruguay, Germany and Ukraine. In Russia, agate is mined in Chukotka, the Urals, in the Moscow and Magadan regions, as well as in the Crimea.

Agate was used to make various vessels, jewelry, and souvenirs. Due to the peculiar pattern, the stone was carved in the form of eyes and used for statues.Often, various products were made from it, many of which (seals, brooches, rings) have survived to our time and are in museums and private collectors. In ancient Rome, the stone was widely used in medicine. It is described that medicinal substances, pounded in agate mortars, contributed to a speedy recovery, facilitated the process of childbirth in women.

In the ancient world, agate eliminated the manifestations of bad weather, natural disasters, and favored sports victories. During the Middle Ages, crushed agate, moistened with water, was used as compresses for the bites of scorpions and poisonous snakes. Nowadays, agate is actively used to create all kinds of jewelry. Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches are made from it. It finds application in the creation of things intended for interior decoration.

The physical properties of the stone and its appearance depend on the chemical composition and the location where it was found. The quantitative ratio of iron in the composition of red agate affects the saturation of its hue. The higher the concentration of the ore, the more saturated the color of the stone.

Depending on the color scale, red agate has some subspecies:

• cornelian - brown-red or pink-orange hue;
• carnelian - has a deep red color with many stripes and streaks, dense in structure;
• sardonyx - has white layers and a dark red tint.

The chemical formula of agate is SiO2. The hardness is 6-7 on the Mohs scale and the density is 2.6 g / cm3. The polished surface of the stone has a glassy luster; at the fracture it is dull, matte. In terms of chemical composition, agate is heterogeneous and contains many different impurities. Due to the popularity of red agate, unfortunately there are many fakes of this gem. A fake stone can be identified with precision if it is heated. An incandescent rate that is too fast indicates a fake gem.

The amazing energy of red agate attracts the attention of magicians and psychics all over the world.

It is believed that this mineral has very strong magical properties, these include:

• amulet and protection from the evil eye, damage and any negative impact;
• filling with vital energy, confidence, gives a feeling of happiness;
• attracting wealth and protecting property;
• the ability to increase stress resistance and response to irritation;
• awakening of sexual energy, passion, increases attraction;
• promotes creative development, spiritual growth and enlightenment, restoration of the aura;
• enhances the manifestation of passion (for this reason, it is not recommended to use by people who are fond of gambling);
• helps agricultural workers, as it promotes fast germination and a good harvest;
• the stone improves intuition, helps to recognize deception.

Specialists in the field of stone therapy highlight the positive effect of red agate on all energy chakras of a person, therefore, with its help, they conduct healing sessions. The mineral helps to improve vision, normalizes the functioning of the digestive and respiratory organs, and prevents the occurrence of kidney diseases.

Astrologers highlight some of the zodiac signs that are ideally compatible with red agate. Gemini should pay the most attention to the gem, since the positive influence of the red agate talisman will spread to their family members. A favorable atmosphere will be restored in the house, and the family will be protected from the evil eye.

It will be useful for Cancers to acquire several agate products. In this case, the stone will increase decisiveness and firmness in character, help make the right decisions. Libras are advised to wear red agate only in conjunction with silver and no more than twice a week. In such a union, the properties of the stone will get stronger. The mineral is categorically incompatible with Aries, as it will add unnecessary fussiness and anxiety.

For Sagittarius, red agate will indicate the wrong decision, therefore, these signs are not recommended to acquire the mineral. This gem has a neutral influence on the rest of the zodiac signs. In almost all cases, red agate is equally suitable for both women and men. An ensemble of gems will help the fair sex to become irresistible and attract the attention of the opposite sex. Agate jewelry will help men to show their potential, to acquire a status and respectable appearance. It is generally accepted that red agate helps in business, so its owner can be successful in finance and increase his capital.

In order for agate to serve for a long time and not lose its qualities, you need to follow the basic rules for caring for it:

• a dark place, casket or box is suitable for storing stone products;
• to eliminate the accumulated negative energy several times a month, the product must be rinsed in clean water;
• you need to wash jewelry with ordinary laundry soap without fragrances and synthetic impurities;
• the mineral also needs rest, therefore, products from it must be removed for a while and left in a dark place.

There are many myths and legends about his mystical beauty, personifying the Eye of the Creator. Its rare natural shades are ideally combined in jewelry made of precious metals and emphasize the magnificent image of its owner.

See the video below for a master class on making a red agate necklace.