Red agate: description and scope

One of the most beautiful stones of the chalcedony variety is the red agate of the quartz minerals family. A large number of legends and mystical stories are associated with it. It has a beautiful description and a wide range of applications. Often stone is 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 the formation of agates was due to the 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 the heavenly eagle, which fell to the ground during the struggle between good and evil and was petrified. The name agate “red” in the Old Slavonic language means “beautiful”, and this is true.

To date, there are many deposits of red agate. 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 for the manufacture of various vessels, jewelry, souvenirs. Because of the peculiar pattern, the stone was cut 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 with private collectors. In ancient Rome, stone was widely used in medicine. It is described that medicinal substances, pounded in stupas of agate, 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, favored sports victories. During the Middle Ages, crushed agate moistened with water was used as compresses from scorpion bites and poisonous snakes. Nowadays, agate is actively used to create all sorts of jewelry. Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches are made from it. He finds application in the creation of things intended for the decoration of the premises.

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

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

• cornelian - brown-red or pink-orange shade;
• carnelian - has a rich red color with a lot of stripes and streaks, dense in structure;
• sardonyx - has white layers and a deep red tint.

Chemical formula of SiO2 agate. 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 sheen, on a fracture it is dull, dull. The chemical composition of agate inhomogeneous, contains many different impurities. Due to the popularity of red agate, unfortunately There are many fakes of this gem. A fake stone can be accurately determined if it is heated. A glowing tempo too high indicates a fake gem.

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

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

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

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

Astrologers highlight some signs of the zodiac that are perfectly compatible with red agate. Gemini should pay most attention to gems, since the positive influence of the red agate talisman will also apply to their family members. The house will be restored to a favorable atmosphere, and the family will be protected from the evil eye.

For Rakov it will be useful to acquire several products from agate. In this case, the stone will increase the decisiveness and firmness in character, will help make the right decisions. Weights are recommended to wear red agate only with silver and no more than twice a week. In such a union, the properties of the stone will get stronger. Strongly incompatible mineral with Aries, as add extra fussiness and anxiety.

Sagittarius red agate will point to the wrong decision, so it is not recommended to purchase these minerals by these signs. On the other signs of the zodiac, this gem has a neutral effect. In almost all cases, red agate is equally suitable for both women and men. Representatives of the fair sex ensemble of gems will help to become irresistible and attract the attention of the opposite sex. Adornment of agate for men will help to show potential, to gain a status and solid look. It is believed that Red agate helps in business, so its owner will be able to succeed in finance and increase his capital.

To agate served for a long time and did not lose their qualities, you need to follow the basic rules of caring for them:

• a dark place, a box or a 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;
• jewelry should be washed with ordinary soap without fragrances and synthetic impurities;
• the mineral also needs rest, therefore products from it must be removed and left in a dark place for a while.

Many myths and legends are composed of its 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 necklace of red agate.