Agate Stone of Happiness
Agate is a popular mineral. He fascinates the view with his drawing and in it you can see entire paintings such as landscapes, lakes, mountains. Jewelry, beautiful accessories are made from it, and collectors also purchase it and wear it like amulets. For what he is appreciated by collectors for the fact that for hours you can look at him drowning in his patterns to see his unusual story. Jewelers appreciate for its variety of colors and unusual pattern, as well as the malleability of processing. More than 150 varieties of agate are found in nature. In unprocessed form, the surface of the stone is matte, and after polishing it acquires glass gloss.
It is believed that agate brings its owner health, happiness and helps to preserve, increase financial condition.
He also saves from a bad eye and negative energy.
Astrology believes that the agate belongs to the elements of the Earth, and therefore is primarily suitable for Taurus and Devas.
Many use it to alleviate diseases of the respiratory tract, the stone is worn in the form of beads and brooches. They say if they wear agate jewelry on his right hand, he will reassure his owner.
Agate stone for both the female half and the male half. Care is not whimsical. The stone does not like steam and ultrasonic cleaning. But you can wash it with your hands in warm, soapy water. Then wet the stone with a towel of natural fabric.
Agate is a very ancient mineral. Products from agate are found in Egyptian tombs and ancient burials. According to different versions, its name came from the Ahates River in Sicily, another interpretation - from the Greek - kind, good, happy.
It is extracted from volcanic and sedimentary rocks on almost all continents. Placer deposits are located in South America (the richest in Brazil and Uruguay), Africa, Russia - in Caucasus and Urals, and also in Mongolia and India.