Agate Geode

Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its name comes from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first found. Usually banded in layers, or stripes, some varieties have "eye" markings, or specks of color, some have fossilized inclusions, and others are solid. Called the earth rainbow, the concentric bands of Agate form in nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.

Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agate is known to help enhance one’s communication as well as their analytical abilities. The believed “grounding energy” of Agate helps to make one feel secure and stable within their home, work and personal environments. Agate has beautiful natural colouring, but can also be dyed different colours. It frequently contains cavaties that may or may not be drusy.

Geodes can be identified in abundance of crystal types, and have the characteristics of an inner crystal cavity. Geodes are usually crystals that have been opened or cut into halves to reveal its unique interior.

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