Agate foam is a Chalcedony. Crystallized silica divided into concentric zones of colors: SiO2.

 

Density 2.6. Hardness 6.5 to 7.

 

Inclusions of hornblende, chlorite, these are impurities, identical to green moss; may be in a delicately tree-like formation of black, brown, green or red color. Milky or bluish white.

 

Deposits: Brazil - Mexico - Madagascar - Italy - China ...

 

Crystal system: Rhombohedral

 

 

Tradition:

 

Its name from the name of a river located in Sicily '' Achates ''.

In ancient times, peasants believed that by wearing an agate they gave themselves the best chances of obtaining an abundant harvest, and this belief persisted for a very long time. It was therefore common to see an agate hanging from the hitch of a plow.

Even today, it is considered the lucky stone of gardeners.

 

 

Physical virtues:

 

Effective for diabetics: rebalances the blood sugar level.

Strengthens the heart, blood circulation, pancreas.

Fight against viral infections, inflammation and general weakness.

Preserves health. Gives vitality. It gives energy.

Stimulates kidneys, spleen, and lymph.

Calm and connected to the earth.

Eliminates toxins in essences.

 

 

Psychic virtues:

 

Gives self-confidence, confidence and self-control. Support for argumentation: to help us be persuasive. Agate foam is a stone of communication.

It strengthens courage.

Against anxiety and isolation, emotional instability.

Breaks rigidity.

Helps us take new initiatives, frees us from our fears and diverts negative energies.

Agate foam is a stone that brings happiness, wealth, friendship.

 

 

Chakra & use:

 

Heart, 4 °

 

 

Protection:

 

For farmers, gardeners, forest rangers. In the apartment, gives a pleasant atmosphere.

 

 

Cleaning :

 

Running water once a week.

 

 

Charge :

 

Under the sun.

 

 

Zodiac:

 

Gemini and Cancer