Product Description

The striped beauty of the agate is unparalleled in the world of gemstones. This Silica mineral which is also among the most common forms of chalcedony, comes in different shapes, sizes and colors. The agate is formed when the cavities in lava are filled with gas bubbles. As the lava solidifies, these gas bubbles fill up with water containing silica and alkali, finally coagulating into a gel. The distinctive bands are formed when the iron in the lava comes in contact with the alkali, leading to the formation of bands of iron hydroxide, as the gel solidifies and crystallizes. Cross sections of agate often reveal stunningly beautiful band formations, and while most stones have tree-like rings, come exhibit a scallop pattern, eyes, and in rare cases even a landscape with trees. Agate is named after the Achates River in southwestern Sicily, where it was first discovered. It is one of the oldest gemstones known to man, and has been used by humans in various ways for the past 15,000 years. The sheer delight of multiple colors and gorgeous streaky bands of the agate gemstones have been the inspiration to astrologers and jewelry designers for centuries, attracting and winning women the world over. Agate is said to be the stone of self-expression, creativity, strength, protection, harmony, and good fortune. Agate was obtained over 3,000 years ago from the Achates River, now called the Dirillo River in Sicily and is said to balance the yin and yang of energy by cleansing and eliminating negativity and soothes painful emotions. It is the stone of Gemini and Virgo zodiacs and known for its physically healing properties in such things as cleansing the lymphatic system and pancreas, strengthening blood vessels and healing skin disorders such as acne and eczema, etc. Astrological Properties • Planet: Rahu / Dragon’s Head / North Node of the Moon represent desires, sudden benefits & gratification • Vedic Color: Cow's Urine Color & Royal Blue • Numerological Radical: 4 (Four) • Ishtha: Neel Saraswati , Tara & Bhairava (Rudra) • Sign: Aquarius • Element: Ether • Time: After Sunset • Day: Saturday • Direction Ruled: South-West • Finger: Middle Finger (Madhyma) • Metal: Platinum, Gold or Silver base (Eight Metal alloy) Aasht Dhatu • Gemstone: Gomedh / Hessonite • Planetary Talisman / Yantra: Rahu Yantra • Favorable Talisman / Yantra: Bhairava Yantra , Navgrah Yantra , & Saraswati Yantra • Planetary Rudraksha: Five Faced (8-Mukhi) • Favorable Rudraksha: Four Faced (4-Mukhi) , Seven Faced (7-Mukhi) & Six Faced (6-Mukhi) • Planetary Mantra: Om ram Ravahe Namah • Cosmic Effects: It brings luck and help people who wish to be employed overseas, helps in increasing concentration in studies and Eliminate restlessness in mind. It helps in professional development, improvement of finance, health and happiness and it deters enemies. It is highly recommended for those involved in active politics to increase popularity in society. Curative Effects: As per Shastra, natural Agate / Hakik may helps in cure of illnesses related to the skin, veins, allergies, piles, infection of eyes, cold, sinus infection and Blood Pressure Sizes Available from 2 Carats to 10 carats