Tumblestone - Agate Blue Lace

Agate is a very fine grained form of Quartz. It grows within volcanic lava bubbles known as "geodes". Diamond saws are used to slice the Agate, it is then ground to remove any imperfections then polished and dyed to enhance and display the beautiful natural banding within. Classification: Chalcedony, Quartz Location: Africa and Eastern Europe Formation: Agate forms within lava pockets, known as geodes. Chakra: Throat Element: Water Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Pisces & Gemini Metaphysical Properties: May assist in verbal expression, relieving insomnia, calming an overactive mind, and soothing headaches. Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use for meditation, reiki and other forms of healing practises or simply carrying them around with them. Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them. No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or there healing properties.