The property and meaning of agate

Agates Define

Agate is very common semiprecious stone made of quartz, combined with silicon dioxide in chalcedony, which is the most common variety of agates. Some pieces of coral, and fossilized shells and bones have also become agatized. surface color of the agate is a rusty red called red agate, brown or black agate. These are the most popular exterior agate colors,agates can also be grey agate or white agate.

Agates Hunting

Agates Hunting is a fun experience. The rock hounds, casual beach or river goers can enjoy this fun activity. Agate is beautifully colored rocks and are found all over the world. an agate can be shaped and polished into a wide variety of beautiful agate jewelry.

Agate Cut & Polish

Agate often has wide bands of color. Cutting agates requires the proper tools, a gem saw and grinder. For delving into crevices, use of a flat grinder will help. when cutting an agate, you must cut according to the agate stone natural features, allowing the gem to guide the cut. Don't try to force the shape. For the final polish, the simplest method is to use a rock tumbler.

Agate value

Agate value depending on where the agate is purchased, natural state or as a piece of agate jewelry, the price can from a few dollars to hundreds or more if bought in the form a  agate necklace, agate ring, agate bracelet, or agate earrings.