Moss Agate Jewelry

Some mention it as useful in locating hidden treasure and for money spells.

Wearing Moss Agate Jewelry is said to align the Heart Chakra and is thought to help bring peace and balance to those with excessive duty in their lives.

Ancient Moslems believed powdered agate drank in water, would cure insanity.

Western Astrology associates Agate with the Moon and Cancer.

Considered lucky for women named Margaret.

Considered a Gem of Autumn Moss Agate is said to be lucky for those born in the 4th hour of the morning.

Agates are the traditional gift of the 12th Wedding Anniversary.

Healing Properties: Thought to improve circulation and help in elimination of wastes.

Scientific Properties: A nice, hard gemstone, Moss Agate is composed of Chalcedony (extremely finely crystalline quartz--called cryptocrystalline). with embedded dendrites of various materials. Moss Agate differs from Tree Agate in that the background is generally clear, whereas in Tree Agate, the background is distinctly white.

Much of modern day Agate comes from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, Mexico and Maine, Utah and Colorado. Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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