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All About AGATE Gemstones

About the Agate Gemstones

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Agate is the most glorious and versatile of the types of quartz. The unique banding, or patterned designs, as well as the wonderful colors of agate, give it a character unlike any other quartz. The name “Agate” comes from the River Achates in Sicily. People have used natural agate gemstones from ancient times for decorative purposes as well as for spiritual reasons. It is a stone known for balance, stability, and protection. 

Characteristics of Agate

  • Common Name: Agate
  • Species: Quartz
  • Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
  • Crystal System: Trigonal
  • Color: Multi-colored banding, usually grey, blue, pink, green, pink, brown, and red. 
  • Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7
  • Transparency: Translucent to opaque 
  • Luster: Waxy to vitreous
  • Refractive Index: 1.530 - 1.540
  • Fluorescence: Weak to none

Inclusions: Banded layers, mossy-like patterns, dendrites, or scenic inclusions.

Key Benefits of Agate

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Agate is a pretty stone, it is a strong crystal that has healing energy, making it useful for grounding, inner balance, and protection. Here are some key benefits of agate crystal: 

  • Brings balance and stability: Aids in balancing our emotional, physical, and mental energy.
  • Promotes grounding: Allows you to connect with the earth to experience less stress and anxiety.
  • Boosts mental clarity: Increases focus and concentration in decision-making.
  • Increases protection and security: Shields from negative energy and provides security.
  • Supports emotional healing: Relieves anger, tensions, and emotional blockage.
  • Encourages growth & abundance: Attracts wealth and personal growth. 

Love Agate? Pair it with amethyst for spiritual growth or moonstone for love and harmony.

Who Can Wear Agate?

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It is recommended that if anyone wants to develop balance, feel secure, or help them clear their minds, that would be a good reason to try this stone, because authentic agate stone is an attractive stone that is good for everyone.

Natural agate is a stone that best represents stability and grounding, it is also an all-embracing stone and can be used by anyone at any age. 

  • Zodiac Association:  This stone isn't associated with one specific zodiac, so it can be worn by anyone! It is a remarkable stone for Gemini and Virgo, because natural agate stone helps so much with focus and clear communication. 
  • Spiritual Practice: Agate is a great stone for meditators, energy healers, crystal therapists, and all people who aim to promote grounding in their energies. 
  • Mental Health: Agate is one of the best stones to use for calming stress and anxiety and soothing overthinking. Agate encourages calmness and the healing of emotions. 
  • Career & Daily Life: This stone could add benefit to the lives of students (young and old), employees, or artistically inclined people who need focus and clarity.

How to Wear an Agate Stone?

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Agate can be worn every day as jewelry or kept as a loose crystal in order to access it's protective and balancing energy.

  • Which finger to wear it on:

It is typically worn on the middle (Saturn) finger or the little (Mercury) finger.

  • Cleanse before wearing: 

Rinse it under running water or soak it in salt water, then recharge it under moonlight or with sage smoke to release any previous energies. 

  • Suitable weight in carats: 

For astrological use, astrologers recommend a weight of approximately 1/10th of your body weight in carats (i.e., a 60 kg person would use a 6-carat stone).

  • Which metal is best for an agate setting?

Silver or white gold are optimal metals because of the associated spiritual benefits, however, for jewelry, gold settings are also quite popular.

  • Daily use:

Agate is extremely durable (Mohs 6.5 – 7), making it wearable for everyday jewelry. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme heat for extended periods of time. Clean with mild soap and water.

Different Kinds of Natural Agate Stones

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 Agate comes in many beautiful varieties, each with its own color and healing properties:

  • Blue Lace Agate: Has calming and stress-relieving energy
  • Moss Agate: A symbol of growth, nature, and abundance
  • Botswana Agate: Beautiful banding to support emotional balance and stability
  • Fire Agate: Bright, fiery, energetic tones to protect and inspire vitality
  • Dendritic Agate: Encourages a sense of inner peace as well as understanding and feeling of connection to nature
  • Crazy Lace Agate: Elicits joy, laughter, and positivity
  • Black Agate: A wonderful, strong grounding, protective stone

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Where Can You Find Agate Gemstones?

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Agate can be sourced from many different regions of the world, each source producing unique patterns and colors: 

  • Brazil: Largest suppliers and relatively fast and colorful materials. 
  • India: Known for its polished agates and carvings.
  • Uruguay: Popular for quality agates, where all the colors tend to be darker. 
  • USA: Famous for Lake Superior agates as well as some Montana agates. 
  • Botswana: Renowned for its unique, beautiful banded agates
  • Madagascar: Offers unusual shaped patterns and usually some amazing inclusions.

Price & Quality of Agate

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The price of agate gemstones depends on several factors, such as the strength of color, banding patterns, dimensional size, degree of transparency, and source of the agate.

Price Range of Agate

  • Common Agate stones: The prices starts as low as $5 per piece, or $0.50 per gram for a basic banded agate in most places. 
  • Premium Varieties (Fire & Botswana Agate): The price is $20 to $100+ for each piece, with price depending on size and availability. 
  • Wholesale Agate Lots: There are some online sites that offer wholesale lots of agate in bulk at a decent price that are great for jewelers and collectors.

At Gemstonesforsale, we guarantee natural, certified agate gemstones at the lowest wholesale prices. Whether you're interested in one loose piece of agate gemstone, crystals, or bulk lots, we guarantee you will find great quality agate gemstones at a very good price.

Guide to Buying Agate

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When purchasing natural agate gemstones online, consider the following points to ensure you receive a quality and authentic stone:

  • Check for Authenticity: Be sure that you always choose natural and certified agate stones from reputable sellers, as opposed to synthetic or dyed imitations. 
  • Recognize Types & Purposes: There are many different types of agate, and with each variety comes different properties: 
  • Blue lace agate brings calmness. 
  • Moss agate can help in the process of personal growth. 
  • Fire agate provides protection.
  • Compare Price and Quality: It is a semi-precious stone, that is affordable. Therefore, agate prices range can vary depending on various factors, including color, pattern, size, and origin. For example, Botswana Agate (a premium variety) will be pricier than common banded agate. 
  • Look for Proper Finish: The durability and overall aesthetics of a polished stone or well-finished stone that has a rough layer peeled away can hold up to daily use better than other types of stones. 
  • Consider Weight & Size: For astrological purposes, many will recommend one carat of stone or crystal for every 12 kg of a person's weight (60 kilograms = 5 carats), but this is mostly irrelevant if you are using your gem for crystal healing.

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Advantages of Buying Agate Online

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There are many benefits to buying agate gemstones online, which will make your buying experience easy, convenient, and affordable. Here are some tips to follow: 

  • Variety: You will have the opportunity to browse through hundreds of natural agate stones for sale online, which come with certification in many varieties from a reputable source. 
  • Value & Wholesale Prices: You will benefit from the lowest agate stone price per gram and pricing when purchasing a wholesale lot, which can be for personal use or for business purposes. 
  • Real or certified: A trustworthy online seller will sell unaltered, genuine, certified, original agate gemstones to remove the ambiguity of fake materials or altered stones.
  • Convenient shopping: You can compare pricing, read a description, and choose your stone from the comfort of your home, with fast shipping to wherever you live!
  • Better Deals & Payments: Many sellers online give good discounts, safe payment options, and easy return options, giving you some peace of mind while you purchase.

Why Should You Buy Agate from Gemstonesforsale?

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If you're buying agate online or in person, the two main factors are quality and trust. Why Gemstonesforsale is your number one source:

  • 100% Natural & Certified Stones.
  • Best Prices.
  • Huge Variety.
  • Wholesale and retail options.
  • Trusted online shopping experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions:

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Q1. How much does Agate cost?

Ans: The agate stone price starts at $0.50 per gram or around $5 per piece, depending on size, color, and quality. Rare varieties like fire agate or Botswana agate may cost more.

Q2. Can I buy Agate online?

Ans: Absolutely! Online from Gemstonesforsale, you can purchase natural, certified agate gemstones in loose stone and crystal format, as well as wholesale lots.

Q3. What is the best metal to wear Agate with?

Ans: Agate can be combined with metals like silver, white gold or platinum for both its visual and spiritual benefits.

Q4. Who can wear Agate?

Ans: Anyone can wear agate for grounding energy, emotional stability and mental focus.  It is also appropriate while meditating or for crystal healing.

Q5. Can agate be worn every day?

Ans: Sure agate is tough (Mohs hardness 6.5–7), and can be worn every day in every day jewelry ( i.e., rings, pendants, bracelets.)

Checkout Our Various Types Of Agate Collections:

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Blue Lace Agate
Moss Agate
Dendritic Agate
Fire Agate
Botswana Agate
Crazy Lace Agate
Banded Agate
Tree Agate
Laguna Agate
Tuxedo agate
Plume Agate

Buy various types of agates online at Gemstonesforsale.

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