Crystal Database

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Grey Banded 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.

Grey Banded Agate is distinguished by light grey and white bands.

Metaphysical Properties

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Grey Banded Agate balances yin and yang energies, harmonizes emotional, mental and physical states.

Grey Banded Agate is excellent for grounding and centring.

Grey Banded Agate raises consciousness leading to spiritual growth.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Grey Banded Agate transforms negativity and heals emotional dis-ease.

Grey Banded Agate is useful to aid healing of skin disorders.

Colour:

grey and white bands

Photo: Grey Banded 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.