Moss Agate Stone: Virtues of Moss Agate
Moss Agate is a rather unusual precious stone in that it is not strictly speaking an agate. It is, in fact, a colorless Chalcedony , sometimes white, with inclusions of other chemical elements such as Silicate (green in color), magnesium and iron oxide (brown to red in color), chlorite ... These inclusions often give the impression that the crystal contains moss , hence the stone's name.
- Origin of the name: Comes from the name of a river located in Sicily ''Achates''
- Group belonging to: Silicates
- Color(s): White, bluish gray, gray-green, yellow-brown, brown, brown-red, containing inclusions of moss green color and rust due to green chlorite
- Symbol: Love of nature
- Hardness: 6.5 - 7
- Main deposits: Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, India, China, Australia
- Chemical composition: Silicon dioxide, chlorite
- Day of the week: Every day
Varieties of Moss Agate
Agate is a quartz which constitutes a variety of Chalcedony . The main deposits of these minerals are located in Botswana. The name Agate comes from the Greek akhatés, it owes its name to a river in Sicily in which it was found in abundance.
Agate is a fine stone that exists in several varieties, red, yellow, blue, green or black .
Moss Agate does not differ much from Heliotrope Jasper . These are inclusions of chlorite which give it its color. This stone in tradition is considered to be one of the lucky stones .
Possessing a Moss Agate allows you to develop a vision of unity between heaven and earth . It is a so-called 'ecological' stone because it would be beneficial for farmers or anyone working the land.
Benefits and virtues of Moss Agate
Moss Agate can improve well-being and awaken the mind as it inspires new ideas. It helps you become more aware of your own life. With its help, one can change a boring life or also behavioral patterns like addiction or anxiety .
Even with more serious problems, simple solutions can be found, as it boosts self-confidence, gives hope and gives faster recovery after intense effort. Connection to nature can also be enhanced by it. In meditation, moss agate offers more stability and provides peace and strength . Moss Agate works particularly well on the Heart Chakra.
- Moss Agate has a receptive energy due to its inclusions which resemble tree moss. It is the gardener's talisman par excellence,
- It also reduces sensitivity to environmental pollution,
- Moss Agate awakens sensitivity and joy ,
- Moss Agate would help the development of romantic and sexual life ,
- Moss Agate protects against insect bites,
- It calms intestinal, kidney and respiratory problems. It regulates the heartbeat. This stone stimulates digestion by eliminating toxins from the body,
- Moss Agate attracts balance , peace and tranquility . It unites mental energy with energy on the physical plane,
- Symbol of nature , it would accompany childbirth so that they go well and that pain is minimized,
- It is an anti-inflammatory and particularly helps against colds and flus,
- It is an excellent stone of communication .
Chakras
On a karmic level, moss agate is especially linked to the Heart Chakra .
Astrological signs
The Moss Agate stone is particularly suited to the zodiac signs of Gemini , Cancer and Taurus .
Recharging and purification
A flat stone pebble must be purified as soon as you take possession of it.
Indeed, before reaching you, it has been manipulated by several people and it is necessary to remove the influences which it has taken over.
The Moss Agate flat stone pebble can be purified with salt water or distilled water.
The flat stone pebble of Moss Agate recharges in the sun or on a cluster of quartz like a geode or a piece of Amethyst .
Meaning and History of Moss Agate
The plant motifs of Moss Agate made it seem like a stone that draws its power from mother earth. A symbol of fertility and agricultural abundance, Moss Agate is charged with good omens and spiritual favors in several cultures .
In ancient Greece, Moss Agate had the reputation of preserving mental balance and of attracting, according to the belief of the time, the favors of the Olympian gods . In the Middle East and particularly in Egypt, Moss Agate was often used as an iris, to give a realistic appearance to the eyes of mummies or statues of gods.
Some Native American peoples believed that Moss Agate had the power to affect the weather and in particular to bring rain. In the Middle Ages, hanging a Moss Agate on the bark of a tree brought good harvests at harvest time.
Traditions relating the beneficial power of Moss Agate are numerous, and the stone was very often used as a protective amulet or bringer of good fortune. Nowadays, Moss Agate is very popular in the form of pendants, or for setting certain jewelry.
