Metaphysical and Physical Qualities of Moss and Tree Agate

Metaphysical and Physical Qualities of Moss Agate

Name: Moss Agate

Also known as: Mocha Stone, Moosachat, Agate Mousseuse, Birthing Crystal, Gardener’s Stone

Family: Chalcedony, Quartz

Hardness: 6.5-7

Correspondences

• Element: Earth
• Month: September, May
• Astrological: Gemini, Virgo
• Planet: Moon
• Number: 1
• Chakra: Heart

  

  Moss agate is perfect for balancing the heart chakra

Uses

Health/Wellness: 

Infections, swelling, cold and flu, fever, boosting the immune system, long-term illnesses, hypoglycemia, dehydration, fungal skin infections, heartbeat irregularities, emotional disharmony, gastritis, elimination of toxins from the body, epilepsy, sleepwalking.

Metaphysical 

Promotes inner calm, soothe violent tempers, release deep-seated fears and stresses, stimulate good self image, alleviate depression or brain imbalances, stabilizes the aura, eliminate and transform negative energies, regulate interaction with the external world, resolve emotional blockages, re-balance the heart chakra, overcome negative karmic attachments of past lives, raise awareness and consciousness of life, encourage quiet contemplation of experiences, spiritual growth, inner stability, communicate with Devas and nature spirits, help understand one’s own needs and emotions, reduce strong inappropriate emotional responses, promotes spirituality and renewed commitment to a higher purpose.

Notable

While Moss Agate has inclusions that resemble plant materials those inclusions are not truly from plants but minerals. Most of these inclusions are made up of made up of manganese oxide or iron. Oddly enough these inclusions can be within the chalcedony banding which allows the mineral clusters the ability to continue to grow within them because the chalcedony is a type of porous silica "gel"! 

This interesting stone can be found in a number of places all over the world including India, Russia, Australia, and the USA. The Montana Moss Agate, one of the Yellowstone agates, is perhaps the most well known and very popular among collectors.

Cleaning:  Soap and water, damp cloth or running under cool water. 

 Moss agate should be left in the presence of greenery overnight once every month.

The information given here is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor and is intended for general use. It is not meant nor intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease/condition.  Please discuss any health problem or concern you may have with your doctor and call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency department if you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency.