Blue Lace Agate is a banded form of Chalcedony. It is usually banded in layers of predominantly light blue, striped with brighter blues, whites, and even brown. Agate is sometimes called the earth rainbow because, in its various forms, the concentric bands in nature form nearly every colour the earth can produce, including a colourless form.
Mohs Hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 7 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Sources
Namibia and South Africa
Spiritual Healing Properties
Blue Lace Agate is great for healing the Throat Chakras and for balancing the brain.This stone assists with verbal communication and expression,helping you to be able to choose your words wisely. Blue Lace Agate is a calming stone and can help people who may be feeling depressed or worried, and is believed to bring peacefulness.This gemstone inspires loyalty and trustworthiness. It is a support crystal for all caregivers, calming stress-related situations and overcoming communication difficulties. Carry or wear Blue Lace Agate if you struggle to express your emotions without getting upset. Blue Lace Agate’s calm, centring properties help people who are unable to stop talking, or who speak before thinking about the consequences of their words. It encourages discernment about the thoughts they share and realise the beauty of inner silence. It helps those who have trouble keeping a secret, and promotes understanding in the sanctity of trust. It is an excellent stone for imaginative children who present created stories, and may need help in discerning whether an event was real or imagined. In the home, surround Blue Lace Agate with light blue candles to calm the atmosphere and reduce family arguments.
Chakra
Zodiac Sign
Birthstone
May – Alternative to Emerald
Wedding Anniversary
Blue Lace Agate is a suitable gift for the 12th and 14th Wedding Anniversaries.
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