Petrified Wood Agate Jewelry

Trees are thought to be the wisest and most balanced of all beings on the planet, for their branches reach high toward the heavens, while their roots sit firmly in Mother Earth. Therefore, Petrified Wood is said to impart a grounding force that increases peace and wisdom.

Because of its great age, it is often mentioned as imparting longevity to the wearer.

Trees circulatory system and skin (bark) are thought similar to human circulation and hair, therefore Petrified Wood Agate is thought to improve circulatory, skin and hair problems.

The State Gemstone of Washington State and the State Stone of Mississippi.

Considered a gemstone of the lower chakras.

Healing Properties: Petrified Wood Agate is often mentioned as a general protector of health, increasing longevity and sturdiness of health.

Scientific Properties: Composed of  Silicon Dioxide (Quartz) with various impurities. The cells of the wood are slowly replaced over millions of years with quartz ions and eventually turns into stone, however keeping the structure of the wood.

Often created when lava flows covered forests. Important localities include Washington state.  Hardness variable (see individual stones above). Hardness 6 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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