Features of natural agate stone

What is natural agate stone? Natural agate stone is a variety of chalcedony which usually occurs as rounded nodules or veins. Natural agate stone is so useful, with other precious stones do not possess. Let me introduce it.
What a beautiful stone agate is! It was discovered with the Stone Age man in France 20,000-16,000 BC, so it was highly valued by ancient civilizations and sometimes circular bands of color and often replaces fossil wood. Agates have been admired by many people for thousands of years. The gemstone has been used for jewelry, furniture and decorative ornaments. It is one of the most widely distributed gemstones. Agate stones are identical in chemical structure to jasper, flint, bloodstone, and tiger eye, and are often found in association with opal. Important sources of agate are Russia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Uruguay and the USA.
Agate is the stone for self-expression, creativity, health and good fortune. It soothes emotions and pain, sensitizes and attunes senses and helps to develop powers of eloquence, self-confidence and public-speaking. It is believed to enhance personal courage, prevent insomnia and protect one against danger. It is believed to be of special benefit to athletes and to those taking any kind of examination or test – mental or physical. This stone also works directly with the nervous system to alleviate physical tension and is said to assist in the treatment of arthritis, skeletal conditions, and as an aid to digestion. It is physically healing properties for aiding in such things as cleansing the lymphatic system and pancreas, strengthening blood vessels and healing skin disorders such as acne and eczema, etc.
There are many styles of agate,such as blue lace agate, black agate, indian agate, carnelian, moss agate, crazy lace agate, and tree agate.