achates Mineral Data, minerology database

Mineral Reference Lookup for achates

This reference page contains mineralogic data for achates and folklore and metaphysical beliefs. If the mineral is an alternate naming of a more common name, the more common mineral's data is displayed below the list of synonyms.

Minerals matching achates in the database: Achates Achates unguium colore oculus mundi Achates vix pellucidanebulosacolore griseo mixto Cerachates

Mineralogical Reference

achates

Mineral	Achates
Synonym	Agate

Agate (synonym)

Mineral	Agate
Chemistry	SiO 2
Class	Silicates
Color	Various colors, banded
Luster	waxy
CrystalSystem	Trigonal
Hardness	7
SpecificGravity	2.6
Streak	white
MineralNote	Variety of Chalcedony, concentrically banded
Synonyms	Agata, Agete, Achat,Agaat,
FolkLore	Agate is said to assist in relieving stress in a person's life, thus bringing about a sense of calmness. Effective at the throat, heart, third-eye, and crown chakras activating them.This mineral also aids in dispeling negative energies associated with harsh or destructive emotions. This creates a calmer demeaner and a more focused and centered outlook on a person's life.