The most beautiful representative of chalcedony is moss agate. He got his name thanks to the drawing, which is similar to the branches of plants.
Description
Agate is a translucent mineral that has grownwith iron oxide, hornblende and oxide crystals. All these components most often have the form of a tree of brown or green color. The decorative qualities of the stones depend on the placement, clarity and coloring of the pattern. Also, the mineral may contain foreign impurities and cracks.
Appearances
There are several versions of the origin of moss agate.
According to one legend, a beautiful chalcedony was first found in Yemen on the Red Sea near the town of Moha. Why, and got its name "moha-stone" or, as it is called now, moss agate.
However, scientists tend to adhere to others,more real versions. They suggest that agate is named after the Akhates River in Italy, or its name comes from the Greek word "agates" (joyful, healthy).
A documented description of the gem for the first timeappeared in the ancient treatise On the Stones. It was noted that the mineral has high artistic and decorative qualities. It is highly polished and easily inserted into the jewelry.
Jewels from moss agate were often found inthe most ancient burials in Africa, England and Russia. In Europe, the mineral was lost thanks to the crusades. In literature, sometimes there is an ancient name for a mineral - agate stone.
From the large moss agate cut beautifulvessels, snuff boxes, souvenirs and caskets. Many of these products are still stored in museums of different countries. For therapeutic purposes, it is best to insert chalcedony into ornaments of silver and copper.
Moss agate. Where to find this miracle stone?
Moss agate deposits are located in Brazil, Armenia, Scotland, Eastern Siberia, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Australia, the USA and the Far East.
Buy jewelry with this stone can be in the jewelry store or make a jewel to order.
Types of Agate
In total, more than 150 different types of agate are found in nature. All of them differ in decorativeness, form, color, pattern, quantity of impurities and chemical properties.
A moss stone is distinguished by a pattern.It can be rectilinear-banded, concentric-banded and combined. The first are least likely. The moss mineral has five primary colors: blue, green, yellow, brown and red. And also can have shades of these colors (blue, turquoise, pink and others).
All these minerals are incredibly beautiful and magically look in jewelry. Photo of moss agate you can see in the article.
Let's look at some types of minerals:
- Sapphire Agate (blue).
- Woody or woody.
- Stellar is a chalcedony-substituted coral of light brown and white with a pattern.
- Tortie (gray-green or marshy).
According to popular beliefs, a transparent mineral - moss agate, whose properties have been studied for a long time, is a healing and even a magical stone.
The healing properties of moss agate
- Even in the tenth century, Georgians believed that ifrub the healing gem in water and bathe in her wounded body, then all the ulcers will quickly heal. To cure this way it was possible and bites of poisonous animals (snakes, scorpions).
- So that the stone can cope with the ailments, you needlearn how to wear it properly. For example, with a long illness of the respiratory tract, the mineral is worn on the neck in the form of a bead or pendant. Patterns in the form of a tree are very similar to the bronchial system of the lungs and vascular canals. Therefore, people found a similarity between moss agate and the body. If a person suffers from blood clots, heart disease, hysteria, insomnia, constant fears, then agate rings, earrings and brooches will help calm blood and nerves.
- Moss agate relieves seizures, keeps frominfections and intestinal diseases, normalizes acidity in the stomach, removes intoxication. A stone can simply be given to hold the patient or put in the mouth during thirst. Some healers believe that a mineral can protect against radiation.
- Agate improves brain activity, frees emotions, allows you to find the meaning of life, gain a sense of freedom and happiness.
- In India, it is recommended to be worn by children. He heals from fear and gives the opportunity to start walking early.
Moss agate. Magical properties
Thanks to the natural color and treelike pattern, the mineral interacts with all the elements of nature. It helps nature to reborn, and plants - blossom.
Even in Ancient Italy, agate was a fertility stone. People laid out the mineral in the gardens to get a rich harvest. And the balls of agate protected plants from icy rain and frost.
Athletes took the mineral to the competition, because they believed that it would help to achieve victory and pacify anger.
The Egyptians wore amulets from moss agate to protect themselves from earthquakes, lightning strikes and drought.
Gems stuck in the eyes of statues and amulets, so that they protect the inhabitants from sorcerers, evil eye and spoilage.
Witches and sorcerers used for their magic agate cups and bowls to drink decoctions from them.
It was believed that the stone moss agate helps lovers to keep fidelity and love.
The chalcedony mineral has always been considered a sourceharmony. Ancient believed that if the agate is in the house, then it makes the master an intelligent, eloquent, pleasant interlocutor. And also protects the dwelling from harmful influences, envious persons and villains, taking on the entire negative. If the owners left the house, they took the stone with them. And when they came home, they cleaned it and thanked for their protection.
Stones defenders
- Blue agate - brings peace, peace and love into the lives of those who wear it. Well suited to creative people, helps to find a muse and succeed.
- Gray-brown - promotes career growth and attracts money.
- Brown agate - helps travelers and extremals. Saves in emergency situations.
- White agate is the protector of children. Protects against the evil eye and diseases.
- Yellow - it is recommended to have people who are engaged in trade. Or put on before an important purchase.
- Light yellow mineral - increases strength and energy, keeps from negative.
- Pink agate - the owner of the stone is always accompanied by luck. He often wins in gambling and lottery.
- Depending on the color and shade of moss agatecan have a strong influence on some chakras. The most natural color - green inside the moss agate - naturally preserves the heart chakra. Brings light energy Yin. It is best suited to the "earthly" signs of the zodiac (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), since its element is the Earth. And the planet-patrons - Mercury and Venus.
