Blue Lace Agate

Composition

Blue Lace Agate is a striped Chalcedony  and is a member of the Quartz family. It is typically banded in shades of mainly light blue, with brighter blue, whites, and sometimes brown ribbons of pigment. Agate is often named the "rainbow stone" since the concentric bands throughout nature sometimes incorporate virtually any color that the planet makes, even a transparent one. Blue lace agate is located in Africa having extraordinary toughness.

History

Agate has been found along with the Neolithic objects, and has been used in ancient medicinal amulets and artistic settings for thousands of years. The medical applications of the stone persisted for hundreds of years throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Agate's discovery ignited the development of a world-renowned stonecutting and polishing industry in Idar-Oberstein, Germany during the late 15th to early 19th centuries.

Healing Properties

Blue Lace Agate includes soothing, centering properties that help those who speak too quickly or do not consider what they say. It promotes understanding of how one's emotions trigger chaos and promotes inner peace. It increases the likelihood of protecting a secret, and enhances the expression of trust in others. It is a strong stone for children with innovative imaginations who require reinforcement of the distinction between fact and fantasy. Blue Lace Agate is believed to ease sore throats, and may assist with thyroid issues. Blue lace agate is useful to those who suffer from migraines and hypertension.