Grey Agate

History and legends

Gray agate is an agate which is characterized by its numerous motifs and bands of different colors. This stone has a grey colour that is generally very light, sometimes close to white to grey darker. Its appearance can vary be translucent, opaque, ribboned or united.

Agate has borne its name since three or four centuries BC. It has was attributed by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (371 BC / 288 BC). At He discovered it in the river Akhates in southern Italy, and even in Sicily. Today, the river is called the Dirillo. and it's still possible to find them, all along the river, several types of agate, in multiple colors, yellow, red, blue, pink, etc.

But grey agate is not not only in this river. Its formation takes place in volcanic rocks, whether they are effusive, extrusive or volcanic. Most of them are located in cavities. basalt or rhyolite, but it can also be used to form in rocks sedimentary.

Gray agate is mainly composed of chalcedony and quartz, and mostly silica. The presence of iron oxides, manganese oxides gives its ribboned appearance and white. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, the diamond has a hardness of 10 on the same scale, i.e. the hardest high.

All features of the grey agate mentioned above are for all agates. However, it is possible to grey agate stands out slightly, because it is composed of various pieces of shell buried at the bottom of the sea. Be careful, however do not mix with agate fossil.

In reality, the name grey agate intersects several stones such as Botswana agate, grey agate dendritic, crazy lace grey agate. We have found traces of these agates during excavations archaeological findings. Agate has been used since Antiquity was already used in the manufacture of various jewels, amulets or objects of ornaments.

Gray agate, as well as the majority of agates are renowned for their protective power, particularly against insect bites, snake bites and the like some diseases.

The main deposits are located in are located in Madagascar and Botswana, etc.

The benefits of agate gray in lithotherapy

Benefits for your health psychic

Gray agate is recommended during periods of low morale and discouragement. It brings psychological support and pushes her to continue to move forward and to overcoming difficulties encountered.

It contributes to having a a sharp mind for further reflection. It helps you to better understand the benefits of and disadvantages of certain decisions. It generates good problem analysis to better solve.

Gray agate offers a lucidity and dispels illusions. It is an excellent stone for meditation. It encourages introspection, reconnection with one's inner self. It frees the wearer from negative feelings such as anger and resentment and bitterness.

This magnificent stone gives the wearer a sense of security. It allows him to open up to the outside world without fear. He will then be able to empathy and compassion towards the different people in his entourage.

It helps to better manage emotional pressure while adopting a calm, intelligent attitude. It develops patience, concentration and clarity spirit. It gives confidence in self.

Enhancing reflection and prudence, this magnificent gem will accompany its wearer throughout his or her life personal and professional. It will the difference between people from confidence and others.

Benefits for your health physical

Gray agate is a stone anti-stress that brings comfort. It frees its wearer from various tensions. At Stress has many consequences on the body.

It is common to offer a grey agate to a pregnant woman, in order to and protect her child.

Gray agate facilitates circulation of body fluids. It provides vitality and energy.

Gray agate and signs astrological

Gray agate diffuses its its many benefits and virtues on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it she may develop affinities with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs:

Taurus : symbol of perseverance, fertility and abundance. This sign represents patience, tenacity and loyalty. Wearing a agate gives it a mind of its own. to make the right decisions. This sign studies the solutions available to him before making up his mind. He's a hard worker relentless. He always manages to overcome difficulties encountered. He wants success to enable him to acquire movable and immovable property or land. Possession makes him happy. From a generosity, he loves to share with his entourage. Very stubborn, he never changes opinion. He has a very balanced. He is straightforward and honest. He it takes a long time to gain confidence, but when we must not betray him. He can have one of his legendary temper tantrums and still not forgives betrayal and pettiness. Accustomed to being obeyed, it does not tolerate refusal. In love, he shows great sensuality. He loves to caress, to feel and desire. It has a lot of charm and is often in demand. As he matures, he seeks to start a family. Faithful by nature, he is very attached to values and peace ;

Gemeaux : symbol exchanges, curiosity and intelligence. This sign represents the mind and movement. The port of a grey agate gives it a sense of security and opens him up to the world outside. This sign can't stand being locked up mentally and physically. This is the sign of movement, liveliness of mind and intellectual curiosity. It adapts wherever it is. Lovers of change, he likes to undertake long journeys far away. Pleasant, light and witty, its company is much appreciated and sought-after. He has a great sense of humor, but underneath this a smiling appearance, hides an anxious and anxious. He is a sensitive person who and refuses to listen to himself. He saves you from negative emotions with detachment, carefree attitude and nonchalance. He hates routine and has always needs to be stimulated. It behaves like a eternal student and multiplies skills. He's a natural optimist. In love, he seduces, moves from flower to flower. He loves multiply love experiences. If you want it will flee, but if you reject it, it will be hangs on. He's not jealous and he lives his loves like games. He needs to be to calm down and get serious ;
Scorpion : symbol of the end of things, of transformations and of the sexuality. This sign represents instinct mystery and tyranny. Wearing an agate helps him cope better with pressure while enabling it to adopt a more a calm, intelligent attitude. This sign can excessive, tyrannical and violent. He is jealous, spiteful and vengeful. Contrary to what he would have us believe, he is hypersensitive and anxious by nature. He resists pain well whether it's physical or mental. It belongs to the world of night and the depths of darkness. He is extremely psychological and very quickly identify his interlocutor. He can then manipulate entirely. He often walks instinct, he is attracted by power and money. This sign is whole and loyal, but it can't stand betrayal. His revenge will be then terrible. In the event of disagreement, it's best to It's best to avoid pushing him too far. In love, he exudes a certain magnetism and shows itself passionate. He's made to love madly, to merge with the other. He will want to all kinds of sexual experiences. In full, with him, it's all or nothing. Either he loves madness, or he hates it. His relationships are often intense.

Gray agate and chakras

Gray agate helps to balancing the third chakra eye. It lies between the eyebrows. It is the center of consciousness intuition and foreboding. The third eye, balanced, allows the instincts and a certain sense of humour. clarity of mind. It provides knowledge and wisdom. It brings knowledge, the ability analysis. The person finds solutions in the event of a problem. It provides a good night's sleep quality.

The third eye chakra, unbalanced, too closed, can lead to psychiatric problems, harm the mental health. The person no longer trusts neither in herself nor towards others. However, she is sure she's right. She likes to have same habits and is not open to changes. She may suffer from head.

The third eye chakra, unbalanced, too open causes total disconnection from reality. The person is no longer rational at all. It is overwhelmed and unable to concentrate. She may even suffer from hallucinations or memory loss. She has trouble distinguishing actual the unreal.

Maintenance, purification and agate refill gray

From harvest to harvest your home, your grey agate could neither be purify, nor recharge with the help of elements of nature such as the sun, the earth or water. Handled many times, it has necessarily come into contact with influences positive or negative. From the moment he joined of your house, it is imperative to proceed to purification and recharging. Operations must be carried out at least once per month or after a lithotherapy.

Plunge your stone into a glass of spring water for about 2 hours. Dry gently with a towel. soft cloth to remove any remaining impurities. For lighter purification, opt for the fumigation technique with white sage, the use of a flower of life or that of a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your grey agate at the afternoon sunlight for two hours or place it on a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.