Agate is the STONE OF ABUNDANCE that aids in reception of guidance from the spiritual world and protection, especially during travel. Agate was also used by ancient civilizations to make jewelry and beads.
It ENHANCES inner harmony and tranquility, balance, & intuition. It ALLEVIATES negativity, anger, & feeling scattered.
Agate balances the Root Chakra. Its Earth Element is Earth. The relevant zodiac signs are Gemini &Virgo, however; all signs will find this stone useful! This stone is also an alternate Birthstone for May.
Below you will find scientific information on this stone.
GROUP: Cryptocrystalline silica
COLOR: Blue, Red, Black, Green, & others
MOHS HARDNESS: 6.5-7
FORM/HABIT: Amorphous
OCCURS: Mineraloid
SOURCES: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Uruguay