Flower Agate
A species of Chalcedony, Also known as Cherry Blossom Agate
Agate can come in many colors and is usually banded. Flower Agate is named after the flakes of Chalcedony that resemble floral patterns.
General Info About Flower Agate
Physical Properties of Flower Agate
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Translucent
Colors
Pink with white inclusions, sometimes green, blush or beige hues
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
None
Fracture
Conchoidal, Subconchoidal
Streak
White
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hardness
6.5 - 7 , Hard
Optical Character
Biaxial positive
What is the hazards of Flower Agate?
Harm Type
Physical Toxicity
Flower Agate in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
How to prevent the risks of Flower Agate?
Avoid long-term inhalation of its dust!
Flower Agate is typically non-toxic unless it's in powder form. Long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis. Therefore, when cutting or polishing flower Agate, be sure to wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling its dust.
Durability : Durable
Scratch resistance : Good
Toughness of Flower Agate : Poor
Fair : Good
Excellent : Flower Agate has excellent toughness due to its microcrystalline structure, lacking cleavage which makes it resistant to chipping and cracking, suitable for daily use.
Stability of Flower Agate : Sensitive
Stable : Flower Agate is considered stable for daily use as it resists water, sunlight, and dry conditions well. It requires caution with heat and chemicals but overall maintains integrity under typical use scenarios.
Uses of Flower Agate
Flower Agate is valued ornamentally because of its flower-like ring patterns. Because this hard mineral polishes to a lustrous shine it makes for a popular tumbled stone. It is also used for jewelry, especially as beads in necklaces and bracelets, or shaped earrings.
# Healing Properties of Flower Agate
Flower Agate is considered a powerful healing stone that works on all of the chakras to balance the mind, body, and spirit. It removes negative energy and allows positive energy to flow through. It may help with the emotional healing of grief and despair and is often used during meditation to restore feelings of hope and enthusiasm.
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