Slice of agate gemstone with smoky quartz on a base 36cm

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stone Agate with smoky quartz 

Stone Colour Brown shades

Stone Size ~ 29cm x 20cm x 2.5cm (h x l x w)

Base Size ~ 11cm x 8cm (l x w)

Product Weight ~ 2.39kg  

Product Height ~ 36cm

STONE DETAILS

Agate The name which this mineral bears, originates from the ancient Greek name of the river in Sicily, where agate was first discovered. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, belonging to the family of microcrystalline quartz. It is a silicate mineral with a chemical formula SiO₂   (silicon dioxide) and it belongs to the tectosilicate group. Agate is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. Generaly, there are many varieties of Agate, which come from different places around the world and occur in a wide range of colors. Agate is derived from many different places, including Brazil, the USA, Africa, India, Uruguay, Peru and Mexico.  The blue colour of the slice of Agate is a result of a special process.

Smoky Quartz The name smoky quartz was given to this mineral because of its appearance, that reminds the hues of smoke-infused crystal. It is a type of quartz composed of silicon dioxide and belongs to silicate minerals and the tectosilicate group. Its colour ranges from yellowish-brown to a deep brown, so dark that sometimes it appears to be black. It is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Smoky quartz can be found in different countries including Brazil, Africa, Madagascar, Switzerland, Scotland, Ukraine, Russia and the USA.

STONE PROPERTIES

Agate Agate disperses negative energy, and negative feelings, and in this way assists in the battle against depression. It offers protection against the evil eye, and any inclination of dependence or addiction. It provides courage, strength, self knowledge and self confidence, and assists in balancing and stabilizing the aura. It is believed to have a calming effect as it gives relief from pain. In addition, it is charged with toning the sexual organs, the peptic system and aids with eyesight problems. In the zodiac sphere, agate is associated with the zodiac signs of Libra, Scorpio, Taurus and Capricorn.

Smoky Quartz Smoky quartz enhances patience, endurance, creativity and decisiveness. It provides grounding, energy balance, calmness, relaxation and joy, while at the same time it help to overcome difficult and painful experiences of the past. It has an anti-depressant action, as it can eliminate sadness, anxiety and fears and promote in the meantime a positive way of thinking. Smoky quartz cleans both our aura and our energy field, by removing negative energy. It is believed to overpower physical pain, remove toxins from the body and benefit the reproductive system. In the zodiac sphere, smoky quartz is associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Scorpio and Sagittarius.