Green agate: features, properties and application

Agate is a valuable and very beautiful mineral. The green variety is especially popular - it is the most expensive species from which you can make very beautiful decorations. Green agate is not just a solid and rich stone. Because he has magical powers, he is very much appreciated in the circle of 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 unusual patterns on the surface. Under the microscope to consider green agate is very interesting.

Total stands out several varieties of green agate. So, a translucent mineral with high hardness and rich green color is called chrysopase. Some of its specimens may contain blue blotches - this type of stone was very fond of Alexander of Macedon. This unusual color is due to the presence of vanadium and chromium, and the cost of chrysopase depends on the content of these elements. Emerald color chrysopases are valuable jewel raw materials.

Dark green stones are called plasma. This type is rarely used in jewelry, it is often used for the manufacture of paintings, mosaic paintings, souvenirs.

Prase - This is another translucent kind of agate. He is among the rarest. This species has a grayish shade and less solid structure.

Absolutely opaque variety called heliotrope characterized by high density and hardness. Celadonite contained in the composition is the cause of complete opacity. By itself, this stone is dark green with red veins, it is loved to use it when decorating temples and churches. Moss agate born by the layering of volcanic rocks, resulting from the diffusion of solutions through silica. Skipping a lot of impurities, silica adds to the stone not only dark green hues, 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. Often this variety is near nickel ores. Industrial mining prazema is organized in the mountains of Germany, the Salzburg Alps, Scotland, Brazil, Austria, England. In Russia, it can be found in the Altai and the Urals. Heliotrope is found in Uzbekistan, India, Egypt, Brazil and the Ural Mountains.

Long since green agate was 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 to maintain a healthy weight;
• removes slags and toxins;
• improves the functioning of the visual organs;
• reduces toxicity in case of poisoning and bites of dangerous insects and snakes;
• helps get rid of bad habits;
• positively affects the nervous system, helps to cope with stress and depression;
• confronts a panic attack and protects against insomnia;
• strengthens the immune system;
• increases hemoglobin;
• contributes to 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 valued for its magical properties.

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

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

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

In jewelry, green agate is used to create unique items. Warm green shades can be diluted with gold, and cool colors are beautifully combined with silver. White gold is less commonly used. There are even special rules for wearing green agate jewelry, such as:

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

Green agate is used in the design of various souvenirs, for example, when decorating caskets, dishes, vases. Even a coffee table decorated with green stones will receive a unique design. It is permissible to combine the use of agate with other minerals. Thus, the magical properties of green agate can be enhanced by combining it with mother of pearl.

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

Fake green agate is rare, especially since it is not very high price. Sometimes on the market can be found analogs of plastic. You can distinguish them 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 also it is possible to distinguish a natural product from a fake with the help of a knife. To scratch a real stone with a blade, you need to really try, and leave the defect on a plastic analog is a snap.

The amazing energy and healing power of this stone makes it useful for the following people:

• employees of professions associated with communication with people - green agate will create energy protection against the negative thoughts of others;
• For those who, by the nature of their activities, it is important to present a project of a teacher, 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 Eastern practices, for example, yoga instructors - the mineral has a beneficial effect on the development of the gift of clairvoyance, clears off bad thoughts, and allows you to achieve a sense of peace and tranquility;
• unmarried ladies will help the stone to make a choice in favor of the right choice, and those women who are already married will be able to become softer and more feminine, which will have a positive effect on family relations and energy at home;
• It is useful to wear agate jewelry to people who are too susceptible to any changes, emotionally unstable, worry about every occasion; the stone will help to take himself in hand, not to pay attention to minor failures, calm the nervous system.

As you know, when choosing jewelry it is worth asking for help to the world of astrology. So, green agate is not suitable for all signs of the zodiac. For example, astrologers do not recommend wearing this mineral to Aries and Sagittarius, as it will bring unnecessary fuss into their lives, it will make them nervous.

Capricorn It is better to choose agates in cold and dark green shades. Such instances are able to protect representatives of these zodiac signs from the influence of energy vampires. Lions the stone will help to recuperate and make you look at various life situations correctly. Virginwho wear green agate, can not worry about the atmosphere in their family, there will always be warm and cozy. Stone has a good effect on family relationships. Scorpios, Crayfish and Libra. Pisces Green agate brings good luck, supports health, allows you to maintain internal balance. Aquarius, prone to the manifestation of an unexpected explosion of emotions, can use the mineral to maintain emotional balance and positive thoughts.

Protecting its owner from the negative, the mineral quickly absorbs bad energy, so every evening it should be rinsed in water and laid into place. In the event of contamination, the surface of the stone is recommended to be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with detergent. It is important to protect the amulet from falling and thanking him more often for his protection and help, so that he does not lose his magical power as long as possible.

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