Grey Agate

Grey agate is a kind of quartz gem that is different from other agate gems. It is a cryptocrystalline family, and its six-sided crystal is very small and can only be seen clearly through a microscope. 

Since ancient times, gray agate stone has been used to make jewelry and amulets. The first mention of this stone used for healing purposes can be traced back to Greece and Egypt. In the literature, gray agate is often called "fossil agate" because it is gray with white, pink and light gray layers and patterns, which are easy to identify. 

Origin  

Grey agates are produced all over the world, and the largest discoveries are in volcanic areas, in Brazil, Germany, Uruguay, the United States and Mexico. 

Healing effects 

Grey agate is a calming and soothing stone that can bring comfort, especially for those who have suffered any trauma. It can stabilize emotional turbulence, improve concentration, and clarify perception. 

On the emotional level, gray agate is considered a stone that has a deep connection with the past, home, and the earth. It is believed that the fossils in the stone provide energy for this gray agate. It is used to enhance self-confidence, stability, make people emotionally harmonious, and promote personal and spiritual growth. This gemstone can enhance mental function, perception, and help the wearer overcome negative emotions, trauma, pain and anger. 

Maintainance 

Grey agate gemstones are durable and have a Mohs hardness of 6 to 7. This is good for making jewelry, so you will find that this stone is part of many different jewelry designs, from beads to rings, earrings, brooches, necklaces and pendants. Considering that the gemstone may be heat-treated, it is best to keep your jewelry away from direct sunlight, as this may damage the color of the gemstone. 

Jewelry made of gray agate can be used for a long time without special care or maintenance. When you want to clean your jewelry, all you need to do is clean it with soapy water and a clean cotton cloth.