Crystal Database

Photo: Blue Lace Agate

Blue Lace Agate

Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, which is a variety of microcrystalline fibrous Quartz. The colour is due to minute quantities of various elements; and the banding is due to the gradual cooling of the silica. Specimens are cut and polished to create stunning examples.

Blue Lace Agate displays crisp blue and white bands resembling a lace pattern.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Blue Lace Agate

The energy of Blue Lace Agate is very gentle, calming and peaceful.

Blue Lace Agate allows a high state of awareness when used on the throat, brow and crown chakras.

Blue Lace Agate helps with self-expression, releasing suppressed feelings and thoughts, bringing deep inner peace.

Photo: Blue Lace Agate

Crystal Healing Uses

Blue Lace Agate is useful for disorders of the throat, immune and lymphatic system.

Blue Lace Agate is useful in the treatment of arthritic conditions and strengthening the skeletal system, especial in healing broken bones.

Blue Lace Agate can be useful in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system, especially the pancreas.

Colour:

light to dark blue and white bands

Photo: Blue Lace Agate

Class:

Silicate, microcrystalline

Group:

Hexagonal

Formations:

nodes in volcanic rock, banded masses and geodes

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

6.5 to 7

Lustre:

vitreous, transparent to opaque

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Agates are a variety of Chalcedony, which is a fibrous variety of Quartz. There are many varieties of Agate, classified by the banding and colour.

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.