Green agate: features, properties and applications

Agate is a valuable and very beautiful mineral. The green variety is especially popular - this is the most expensive type, from which very beautiful decorations can be made. Green agate is not just a solid and rich stone. Since he possesses magical powers, he is highly prized among magicians and healers.

The stone is based on colorless silicon oxide SiO2, and the green tint is obtained due to the effect of scattered ionized nickel atoms on it. The mineral is valued for its uniformity and richness of color, for its transparency and extraordinary patterns on the surface. It is very interesting to look at green agate under a microscope.

In total, there are several varieties of green agate. So, a translucent mineral with high hardness and a juicy green color is called chrysopase. Some of its specimens may contain blue blotches - this type of stone was very fond of Alexander the Great. This unusual color is explained by the presence of vanadium and chromium in the composition; the cost of chrysopase also depends on the content of these elements. Chrysopases of emerald color are valuable jewelry raw materials.

Dark green stones are named plasma... This type is rarely used in jewelry, it is more often used to make paintings, mosaics, and souvenirs.

Prase - This is another translucent variety of agate. It belongs to the rarest. This species has received a grayish tint and a less solid structure.

A completely opaque variety called heliotrope characterized by high density and hardness.The celadonite contained in the composition is the reason for the complete opacity. By itself, this stone is dark green with red veins, it is loved to be used when decorating temples and churches. Moss agate is born by the layering of volcanic rocks occurring as a result of the diffusion of solutions through silica. Skipping many impurities, silica adds not only dark green shades to the stone, but also gray-white, cream, milky and other colors.

Green agate is a fairly common mineral in the earth's crust. For example, chrysopases are usually mined in Poland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Australia, America, Africa, and the Urals. This variety is often found near nickel ores. Industrial mining of prase is organized in the mountains of Germany, the Salzburg Alps, Scotland, Brazil, Austria, England. In Russia, it can be found in Altai and the Urals. Heliotrope is found in Uzbekistan, India, Egypt, Brazil and the Ural Mountains.

Green agate has long been considered a healing stone. It was ground into powder and medicinal medicines were made. In order for the semi-precious mineral to give its healing power to a person as much as possible, it was placed in a copper frame and used as a pendant. It is believed that the stone has the following properties:

• prevents the occurrence of infection;
• helps maintain a healthy weight;
• removes toxins and toxins;
• improves the functioning of the visual organs;
• reduces intoxication in case of poisoning and bites of dangerous insects and snakes;
• helps to get rid of bad habits;
• has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps to cope with stress and depression;
• resists panic attacks and protects against insomnia;
• strengthens the immune system;
• increases hemoglobin;
• promotes the effective work of the genitals in women and men;
• has a beneficial effect on people with diabetes;
• reduces the frequency of epileptic seizures, reduces headache;
• protects against skin ailments.

In the world of extrasensory perception, green agate is prized for its magical properties.

In ancient Egypt, this stone was used as a protection against evil spirits, and in Greece it was believed that it brings harmony to all human activities, improves well-being and mood, gives success and good luck. In ancient Rome, it was customary to give green agate jewelry to your beloved as a sign of eternal love. In some peoples, green agate was placed on the doorstep of the house, so that it attracts kindness, warmth and good guests.

Around its owner, this magical mineral creates positive energy, charges him with a good aura.... Under the influence of magical power, people become more fortunate and successful. For example, a good mood promotes eloquence, which is very important in many areas of activity. The stone allows you to focus on the most important things and helps you achieve your goals.

In the east, this stone is a symbol of courage and bravery. And it was also believed that agate is able to protect plantings from lightning, so balls of green mineral were placed in the holes during sowing.

In jewelry, green agate is used to create unique pieces. Warm green shades are usually diluted with gilding, and cool tones are beautifully combined with silver. Less commonly used is white gold. There are even special rules for wearing green agate jewelry, such as:

• a gold ring and earrings with green agate will harmoniously fit into an elegant look, for example, they will beautifully complement a suit or a black dress;
• if the ring with a green stone is not made of a noble metal, then it is recommended to put it on the index finger;
• green agate beads will suit both a festive outfit and everyday clothes; they go well with other stones;
• if you wear an agate bracelet on your left hand, then it will not only look solid and feminine, but will also help its owner to cope with excessive irritability and nervousness;
• silver earrings with green agate are an indicator of prosperity, therefore it is customary to wear them in a circle of successful people.

Green agate is used in the decoration of various souvenir products, for example, when decorating boxes, dishes, vases. Even a coffee table finished with green stones will get a unique design. It is permissible to combine the use of agate with other minerals. So, the magical properties of green agate can be enhanced by combining it with mother-of-pearl.

Many parents give a green stone to their children. This item is capable of improving physical health and mental development. Under the influence of the mineral, the child becomes more focused, attentive, inquisitive, he seeks to learn the world of literature and art, is carried away by intellectual games. But you should not constantly use the protection of agate, the stone should be given periodic rest.

Green agate is rarely counterfeited, especially since it does not have a very high price. Sometimes on the market you can find analogs made of plastic. You can tell them apart in a tactile way. Natural agate is cold, it heats up for a long time in the hand, and its plastic imitation has a warm surface. And you can also distinguish a natural product from a fake with a knife. To scratch a real stone with a blade, you need to try very hard, and leaving a defect on a plastic analog is not difficult.

The amazing energy and healing power of this stone make it beneficial for the following people:

• workers of professions related to communication with people - green agate will create energy protection against the negative thoughts of others;
• for those who, by the nature of their activity, it is important to present a project to teachers, lecturers, sales representatives, managers, advertisers - for people of these professions it is very important to have the gift of eloquence, green agate will improve this quality;
• agate is also useful for those who work in oriental practices, for example, for yoga instructors - the mineral has a beneficial effect on the development of the gift of clairvoyance, cleanses from bad thoughts, allows you to achieve a sense of peace and tranquility;
• for unmarried ladies, the stone will help to make a choice in favor of the right chosen one, and for those women who are already married, it will allow them to become softer and more feminine, which will have a positive effect on family relationships and energy at home;
• it is useful to wear agate jewelry for people who are too susceptible to any changes, emotionally unstable, worried about every occasion; the stone will help you pull yourself together, ignore minor failures, and calm the nervous system.

As you know, when choosing a piece of jewelry, you should turn to the world of astrology for help. So, green agate is not suitable for all signs of the zodiac. For example, astrologers Aries and Sagittarius are not recommended to wear this mineral, since he will bring unnecessary fuss into their life, make them nervous.

Capricorn it is better to choose agates in cold and dark green shades.Such specimens are able to save representatives of these signs of the zodiac from the influence of energy vampires. Lions the stone will help restore strength and make you look at various life situations correctly. Virginwho wear green agate may not worry about the atmosphere in their family, it will always be warm and cozy here. The stone also has a good effect on family relationships. Scorpions, Cancers and Libra. Pisces green agate brings good luck, maintains health, and allows you to maintain internal balance. Aquarianswho are prone to the manifestation of an unexpected explosion of emotion, can use the mineral to maintain peace of mind and positive thoughts.

Protecting its owner from negativity, the mineral quickly absorbs bad energy, so every evening it needs to be rinsed in water and put in place. In case of dirt, the surface of the stone is recommended to be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with detergent. It is important to protect the amulet from falling and often thank him for protection and help, so that he does not lose his magical power for as long as possible.

In the next video, you can watch the charm of green agate in jewelry.