All about blue and blue agate

Blue and blue agates are considered rare minerals, which is why they are prized by many jewelers and people who collect a variety of stones. They are not only incredibly beautiful, but also have many useful properties. Before purchasing jewelry with such gems, you should familiarize yourself with their characteristics.

Sapphire stones have an extremely attractive appearance - these gems are aesthetic and decorated with interesting, mysterious designs. This is what sets them apart from other stones. Agate patterns can be varied. They are light and dark, sometimes reminiscent of graceful lace, and sometimes - airy clouds. Some people are able to see the waves of the sea in the mineral.

The striped color of minerals is composed of many layers, where colors such as blue, gray, blue and white can be seen. The basis of the unique stone is blue quartz, which was formed in the voids of the volcanic rock. Water flowed through it, in which there was a large amount of silica. This substance, enveloping voids, creates a beautiful blue agate.

Agate color cannot be uniform. Blues and blues can be either very intense or subtle. It depends on the amount of zirconium oxide contained in the stone. On the stone, you can see small stripes of white color, which resemble the pattern of the iris of the eye.

Mineral layers can be separated by blurred or clear boundaries. The core of the stone is most often matte, the edges are more transparent. Haze disappears during polishing.You can often hear that blue and blue agate is the talisman of outstanding people: writers, artists and other artists.

The impact of agate on a person is quite deep - it is a refined and noble stone that can help its owner in many ways... Agate has healing and magical significance, besides, it can become a worthy adornment that emphasizes female beauty.

Despite the fact that the stone is quite rare, there are many deposits where its huge reserves are located. Such agates are mined in Brazil, Australia, Mexico and Madagascar. Gems are also found in Armenia, China, Mongolia and Georgia. There are several similar deposits in Russia. They are located near the rivers Vilyui, Lena and near the outlet to the Black Sea.

These gems have many properties, both healing and magical. Some people do not believe in them, but nevertheless the stone is quite popular. Most often, minerals are purchased in order to get rid of minor problems. But if you wear them for a long time, then they can save the owner from serious illnesses. The list of ailments and diseases, the symptoms of which can be relieved with the help of a stone, is quite varied.

• Cold or flu - unpleasant diseases that are accompanied by pain and dry throat. If you carry an agate talisman with you, a person will be able to tolerate symptoms more easily, and recovery will accelerate.
• Dark blue agates with a calm energy able to relieve their owners of seizures. They release muscle tension. But if this problem has not been solved, it is worth contacting a specialist, as this may indicate a magnesium deficiency in the human body.
• Mineral is the perfect talisman for people with low immunity, as it clears the energy field, which contributes to resistance to various infections.
• Many people are worried about headaches and nervous attacks. If blue gems are in contact with the skin, then they can help a person to relax and calm down.
• Gastrointestinal problems - agates stimulate the digestive system, help cleanse the body of toxins and help you lose weight.

Scientists believe that stones do not have any magical properties, but mediums and diviners claim that agates are amazing gems that can help people.

• Gems can clear the mind of the owner, rid him of negative attitudes, various blocks that appeared due to a feeling of fear or as a result of psychological trauma.
• People wearing blue agate as decoration protected from the evil eye, since stones are neutralizers of negative influence from the outside and dissipate it before it has time to affect a person.
• Agate is a favorite stone of creative people. It draws inspiration, allows people to relax and get creative. Quite often he helps those who are in a creative crisis.
• The gem will easily restore energy balance, soothes the nervous system and cleanses the owner's biofield. It is used quite often for meditation.
• If a person is tormented by terrible dreams, then to normalize dreams, you can use blue or blue agate as an excellent sleeping pill. The stone will help you fall asleep quickly and give you warm and cozy dreams.

Many people try to acquire those stones that would suit them according to the sign of the zodiac. There are several signs for which sapphirine can become not only an elegant adornment, but also a faithful assistant.

• Twins - people born under this constellation very often suffer from nervous disorders. They are restless, do not take care of the nervous system at all. The stone, which has a pacifying and calm energy, will become a real find for them. With the help of such a talisman, Gemini will be able to calm down and will no longer be nervous about trifles.
• Cancer - a rather shy and nervous sign that an elegant heavenly amulet can help to become more self-confident.
• Aquarius - rarely listens to his inner premonitions, most often ignoring them, which, after a while, in some situations one has to regret very much. Sapphirine makes intuition stronger and teaches people not to forget about it.
• Taurus - people of this sign are often stubborn and unrestrained personalities who need peace of mind. Blue and blue stones will make them sensible, and in addition, they will add some harmony to their love relationship.

But there are those signs that are better off not using blue gems. For example, Aries and Sagittarius may become more irritable if they carry stones with them all the time.

Many people think that blue and blue agates are only used in jewelry making, but this is not the case. The jewelry industry is just one of many where a unique and rare gem has found its way. People who own the art of artistic carving are able to make from gems really unusual and incredibly beautiful products.

• Creative mortars for grinding various dried herbs, spices, dry dyes and medicines.
• Fine tablewaremade by hand. Most often they are used as interesting gizmos in someone's collection.
• Elegant jewelry boxes and decent jewelry coasters.
• Decorative carved figures to decorate the room.
• Lighters and ashtrays are made from thin slabs of stone, which later become ideal gifts for avid collectors.
• Aesthetic agate powder boxes - the dream of every fashionista. They are not only beautiful, but also have properties useful for girls, being talismans.
• Cigarette case - a good gift for any man.
• Gift Keyrings made of blue agate look graceful.

Jewelers insert stones into earrings and necklaces, make unique pendants, beads and bracelets. The stones are often framed by elegant silver settings.

Before purchasing jewelry, you need to make sure that the stones are real. Quite often, ornamental minerals can be replaced with similar, but inexpensive artificial gems. Inexperienced buyers can buy such a product without knowing that it has a small price tag.

There are some useful guidelines to help you avoid buying a fake.

• You should carefully consider the stone. If it has no color transitions, then it is not natural. If there is only one shade of blue or light blue, then such a stone is just an imitation of a real mineral.
• Blue and blue agates cannot be transparent. The stone is dense enough that a person cannot look through it and see what surrounds him. If the agates are transparent, this indicates that the seller is trying to sell moonstones or any other minerals. Sometimes such a stone may turn out to be ordinary glass.
• The cut of the stone gives it a glassy shine - this sign will also help the buyer to determine what kind of mineral is in front of him.
• You should also pay attention to how agate feels to the touch.... If it is light and heats up quickly, the stone is artificial.

It is important to remember that things made from blue and blue agates will be beautiful and useful only when the owner takes proper care of them. Some people feel like they shouldn't take care of jewelry and other stone products, but this is not the case.

So that the beauty of agate continues to please the eye, you must adhere to the following recommendations.

• Do not forget that agate is afraid of sudden changes in temperature.Therefore, it is not recommended to wear elegant bracelets and fancy rings in winter. Pendants can be used as decorations in winter, but only if they are hidden under clothes.
• Don't think that there is no need to take care of blue agate in the summer. In the summer, many people like to sunbathe. It is better to leave beautiful decorations at home, rather than take them with you to the beach, otherwise they can fade rapidly.
• Aggressive chemicals (acids, detergents) are the main enemies of delicate minerals. Blue and blue agates do not need to be cleaned with these products.
• Sapphirine, like many other stones and jewelry, does not like drops and bumps.... It is better to store the mineral in special boxes or pouches that will prevent it from being damaged.

Jewelry should be washed thoroughly. To do this, use soapy water and a soft brush. For this you need to take water at room temperature.

In winter and autumn, jewelry should be cleaned once every 7 days. When it's hot outside, you need to do this 2-3 times a week.

With proper care, agate products can last a long time and help their owner in many ways. If you carry the mineral with you all the time, many minor ailments will disappear, and your mood will improve. A blue or blue stone is a great choice for both women and men. The fairer sex can adorn themselves with an elegant pendant or an elegant ring, and the guys can buy a beautiful talisman lighter for themselves.

See the video below for the properties of blue agate.