Agate mineralology
The main chemical composition of agate is Sio or silicon dioxide. Agate is a type of quartz that has a hardness of 7 according to the Mohs hardness table. Among minerals, diamond has the highest degree of hardness with a hardness of 10 and is considered the most resistant mineral. In fact, it can be said that the original agate has a suitable hardness with a difference of 3 degrees compared to diamond. This difficulty is one of the ways of pricing agate and distinguishing the original from its imitation. For example, if you have an artificial agate ring and massage it with a rough silk cloth, it will get scratched, but the surface of the original agate will become more visible and shiny. Sometimes, in the process of agate formation, other chemical elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, calcium, nickel, chromium are placed next to it and enter the crystal structure of agate. This phenomenon may cause different types and colors of agate. Agate is lustrous and has a crystalline structure, and a variety of it contains a lot of mica, which is called charm. The crystal shape of opal is thin and hexagonal and this mineral dissolves in potassium hydroxide (KOH).
How to form an agate
The use of agate in industry and art
Agate is used in some industries due to its very high strength and resistance and lack of reaction with chemicals. Agate is used in the production of some precise laboratory measurement and measurement equipment, laboratory mortars, and tools used in the leather industry. Agate is also used in making jewelry and ornaments such as brooches, necklaces, gold rings, and in making seals and marbles.
Types of agate stone
Shajri: It is a kind of gray or colorless and semi-transparent stone with the shape of a tree carved on its surface.
Babaqouri: This type consists of parallel circular layers that have a dark colored dot in the center.
Aqueous: In this type of stone, there is some water, which is related to the time of its creation, and in thin cuttings of the stone, the water inside can be seen.
Hollow: A stone that has many holes and hollows.
Deghi: A type of agate that has a map on it or inside it like old fortresses.
Scenic: Shapes in the form of trees and natural landscapes can be seen inside this type of gem.
Layered: In this type, the stone layers are parallel to each other.
As mentioned, the most important models are the types of agate stones, and we can also mention the models of Heli Blue, Selvy Violet, Banded Blue, and its fiery type.
The variety of agate stone in terms of coloring
Agate types are usually in the form of flat layers, which are made valuable by the presence of impurities with different shapes that sometimes create an attractive view. This gem has different types in terms of color, this gem has been seen in more than 30 different colors, according to the color quality and the phenomena it shows, it is classified as a semi-precious stone. Their microscopic structure shows the existence of liquid, solid, gas and especially the presence of color-forming metal elements such as brown, white, red, gray, pink, black and white, green and yellow in it, which include a wide range of colors. Also, Yamani agate, Soleimani, etc. are other types of agate. Examples of the types of colors used in jewelry are as follows.
Agate properties on the body
Agate affects almost all parts of the body, including: digestive system, lungs, bones, back, hearing, eyes, etc., for example:
Agate is very effective for eye diseases and eye disabilities.
It is also a strengthening medicine for the reproductive system and is an inhibitor for heavy monthly bleeding in women.
This stone is used to treat headaches, muscle cramps and back and spine pains.
We can also use it to treat epilepsy, kidney, intestine, prostate, congestion and swelling.
Agate strengthens the lungs, stomach, liver and brain and is a stimulant for the digestive system.
It is useful in treating stress, anxiety, migraine, all kinds of headaches and nervous diseases.
This stone is also used for skin diseases including acne.
The method of use of agate
To treat skin diseases such as acne, you should hold the stone on top of the skin and move it in a circular motion for a few minutes. To use in other cases, you should put a piece of red agate stone in some salt water for ten minutes and then take out the agate and leave it in the sun for five minutes. Then put it on the pain for ten to fifteen minutes. Repeat this process once or twice a day. If the pain area becomes hot three times, it is a sign of recovery and there is no need to perform this procedure. It is better to rest during this period and not move the pain area, because it leads to the exit of therapeutic energies.
Ayxus supernatural properties
For a long time, the ancient tribes and nations of the world have considered agate as a sacred stone and did not keep it away from them, agate is a stone that is considered a talisman and protector of people against disasters and accidents, especially in wars, and to increase income and It is very useful to promote business and make things easier. As we said, it is very useful for strengthening different parts of the body and establishing balance and harmony in them, and agate has a great effect, and in addition to removing negative energies from the environment, it causes a halo of negative energies to be cleansed. Also, agate is very effective for spiritual excellence, freshness and peace, and for removing sadness and mental discomfort. The vibrations of this stone destroy internal blockages and obstacles and remove negative energy from us. It is recommended to use it in apartments to stay away from negative forces. Agate stone is also known as the "stone of self-esteem" and is used to strengthen the sense of self-respect and self-esteem. The dark orange colors of this stone well represent the strengthening power of the first, second and third chakras in this stone and it creates a sense of security and self-love. The pink streaks in this stone strengthen the love between parents and children. Other things attributed to this stone include the following:
Agate is a stone of courage, protection and strength.
This stone reduces fears.
It causes a person's spiritual progress.
It supports meditation and religious ceremonies.
Facilitating the power of expression and eloquence.
Creating good luck
Blessings of sustenance
Happiness and health
Protection against accidents
How to detect the original agate from artificial
The easiest way to diagnose this issue is to refer to the experts in this field, but we do not always have a petrology expert available to us, so we must use other solutions, which we will explain below:
Usually, fake stones are lighter than real stones, also if the agate ring or necklace you bought scratches with a small impact, unfortunately, there is a possibility that it is fake.
Pay attention to the transparency of the stone, the transparency of the natural type is not as good as the synthetic type. In fact, natural agate has some chaos and irregularity in its transparency, and sometimes you can see lines and clouds inside it, while the synthetic type has a very good transparency, which is like the transparency of glass containers. Of course, note that there is also a clear and smooth original stone, but it is very rare and expensive.
A natural gem has a bright and distinctive color, while the imitation type has less brightness. Natural stone has bright colors and clear veins. If you look closely at the natural type, small dense red spots can be seen in the red bands. While the artificial type has a petal pattern. Because of the unique pattern that exists in the structure of the original red agate stone, this stone is very rare and expensive.
Real agate stone is cool in summer and warm in winter, while the temperature of synthetic type changes with the change of ambient temperature, i.e. it is hot on hot days and cold on cold days.
The original agate stone is not burned by fire.
Original agate can scratch the glass.
Yemeni agate shows shapes like a bubble or a beehive against the light.
Sharp objects have no effect on genuine agate unless they have a high level of hardness like diamond.
It should be noted that none of these methods is a precise and definitive method to prove the originality or artificiality or to determine the price of agate stone, but for an accurate diagnosis, an expert and an expert in the field of gemology is needed.
