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    • Agate is a type of cryptocrystalline silica that forms in cavities of volcanic or metamorphic rocks. It comes in various colors and patterns, such as lace, moss, dendritic, and iris agate, and has been used for j… See more

    CategoryChalcedony variety
    Formula (repeating unit)SiO₂ (silicon dioxide)
    Crystal systemTrigonal or monoclinic
    Colorbanded
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    Agate ( / ˈæɡɪt / ) is the banded variety of chalcedony, which comes in a wide variety of colors. Agates are primarily formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks. The ornamenta… See more

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    The stone was given its name by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher and naturalist, who discovered the stone along the shore line of the Dirillo River or Achates ( Ancient G… See more

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    Agate (/ ˈæɡɪt / AG-it) is a variety of chalcedony, [1] which comes in a wide variety of colors. Agates are primarily formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks.

    Agate - Wikipedia

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    Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. Translucency, patterns of color, or moss-like inclusions may distinguish this stone from other forms of chalcedony. Agates can show a wide variety of vivid, multiple colors.

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    What is Agate used for?
    Agate is a diverse stone, lending itself to many uses and benefits. Most commonly, agate is an ornamental material used for carvings, décor, and jewelry. If you’ve ever combed through Grandma’s jewelry collection, you might’ve stumbled on a stunning cameo!

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    What is agate stone?
    Agate stone is a mesmerizing gemstone that has been used for centuries for its healing properties and aesthetic appeal. If you're interested in learning more about agate stone and its properties, you've come to the right place. In this ultimate guide, we'll explore the meanings, properties, facts, and more about agate stone.

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    Is Agate a quartz?
    Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this translucent gemstone very unique. Agates can have many distinctive styles and patterns, but each Agate is unique in its own habit, with no two Agates being the same. Quartz (Chalcedony). See also the Agate mineral page.

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    What are the different types of agate stones?
    A cryptocrystalline type of quartz, the agate stone family has multiple varieties, each uniquely their own. You can find the gem in every natural color, from brown to lilac to pink to yellow — and everything in between. Equally diverse are the stone’s patterns.

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    Where did Agate come from?
    Agates are primarily formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks. The ornamental use of agate was common in Ancient Greece, in assorted jewelry and in the seal stones of Greek warriors, [ 2 ] while bead necklaces with pierced and polished agate date back to the 3rd millennium BCE in the Indus Valley civilisation.

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    Is Agate a semiprecious stone?
    Agate is a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz. It is used as a semiprecious stone when it is of desirable quality and color. Agate generally forms by the deposition of silica from groundwater in the cavities of igneous rocks.

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    Apr 3, 2013 · Learn about Agate, a banded variety of Chalcedony with many colors and types. Discover its metaphysical, physical, and emotional benefits, and how to use it for protection, balance, and abundance.

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    Learn about agate, the banded form of chalcedony, and its various varieties, colors, origins, and uses. Find out the history, folklore, and care of this popular gemstone.

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    Agate Gemstones | Beads, Jewelry, Tumbled Stones

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    Jan 16, 2024 · Agate is a colorful, eye-catching type of rock that forms when silica from groundwater fills in cavities and cracks in other rocks. This process happens over millions of years, layer by layer, giving it its one-of-a-kind, …

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    Learn everything about agate, a banded variety of chalcedony with diverse colors and patterns. Discover its history, meaning, healing properties, facts, and uses in this comprehensive guide.