Get to Know a Crystal Daily | Agate

Welcome to Get to Know a Crystal Daily. In this series, we break down the basics of popular crystals—from their origins to their energy. Today, we’re starting with Agate.

Agate comes in a wide array of colors—essentially the entire rainbow. Different types of agate have distinct properties based on their color. However, because agate is composed of quartz crystals (typically chalcedony), it has a hexagonal structure. Generally speaking, this means agate can help you manifest your intentions.

Origin: Worldwide
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Forms: Natural, tumbled/polished, sliced
Energy: Amplifying
Colors: Black, blue, brown, gray, green, multicolored, orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Chakras: Varies depending on the color
Placement: On any chakra, in a pocket, worn as any type of jewelry
Properties: Emotional balance, calmness, focus, and concentration; Blue — communication and honesty; Moss — unconditional love, abundance; Brown — self-control; Pink — compassion; Other colors — relates to issues of the chakra corresponding to their color
Combinations: Other agates, clear quartz
Usage Tip: As a child, I used to spend hours searching for agates on the rocky shores. To find them, I would sift through the stones and hold them up to the sun to see if the light could shine through. If it could, that meant I had found an agate.

Feel the good vibes of Agate!

Best regards,
The Lithicgems Team