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

Metaphysical and Physical Qualities of Blue Lace Agate

Name: Blue Lace Agate
Also Known as: Blue Lace, Gem of Ecology, Blue Chalcedony Lace
Family: Quartz
Hardness: 6.5-7
Correspondences

Metaphysical and Physical Qualities of Black Onyx

Metaphysical and Physical Qualities of Black Onyx

Name: Black Onyx

Also Known as: Onyx, 

Family: Chalcedony, agate

Hardness: 6.5-7

Correspondences:

Black Onyx Crystal Healing Bracelet

• Elements: Fire, Earth
• Month: July, December
• Astrological: Leo, Capricorn, Gemini
• Planet: Mars, Saturn
• Number: 6,1,5,9
• Chakra: Root Chakra, Solar Plexus, Third Eye

Uses:

Health/Wellness: addictions, alcohol abuse, allergies, birthing, childhood, strengthens structural system of bones, ovaries, obesity, healing wounds, eye and ear problems, boosts general endurance, strengthens skin, nails, hair and teeth, promotes vigor, epilepsy, skin ailments, glaucoma, cell damage, blood disorders

Folklore/Magical Uses: Stimulate grounding, concentration, self mastery, self discipline, intuition, increase inner strength, absorbs and transforms negative energy, enhance decision making skills, end unhappy relationships, encourage healthy egotism, fortify self confidence, heighten one’s instincts and intuition, balance female and male polarities, protection against black magic, wards off negativity, enhance productivity, break undesirable habits, alleviate stress and worries, build emotional stability, balance the emotional roller coaster, self control, help one be at ease with surroundings, banish grief, encourage good fortune and happiness, enhance awareness of the higher energies and spirits

Notable: The stone derives its name from the Latin word Onyx meaning fingernail or claw due to its flesh tone color that bears striking resemblance to a fingernail.

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.

June Birthstones

Birthstones, Month of June

Who comes with summer to this earth,

And owes to June her hour of birth,

With ring of agate on her hand

Can health, wealth, and long life command.

~ Tiffany & Co. published this poem and others for each month for the first time in a pamphlet in 1870.

Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Alexandrite, Turquose

Sun Signs: Gemini-Pearl Cancer-Ruby

15th- 20th century- Cat's Eye, Turquoise, Agate 

U.S. (18th-19th century)-Pearl, Moonstone

U.S. (*modern)- Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite

Britain (modern)- Pearl, Moonstone

Hindu- Pearl

Cat's Eye Ring, Turquoise pendant, Alexandrite Ring, Ruby Pendant, White Agate Ring

*The American, National Association of Jewelers met in Kansas and officially adopted a list which was and is used as the “modern” version of birthstones with very limited changes.

You may also like some other birthstone posts from this blog:

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August Birthstones

Birthstones-Month of August

Wear a Sardonyx or for thee,

No conjugal felicity;

The August-born without this stone,

`Tis said, must live unloved and lone.

 

~ Tiffany & Co. published this poem and others for each month in a pamphlet dated 1870. The author or authors are unknown.

From left to right: Sardonyx Cabochon, Raw Sardonyx, a carved Sardonyx cameo, sardonyx beads

Sun Signs of Leo (Onyx, Tourmaline) and Virgo (Carnelian, Jasper, Jade, Sapphire)

15th-20th Century: **Sardonyx, Carnelian, Moonstone, Topaz
U.S. 18th-19th centuries: **Sardonyx, Peridot
U.S. 20-21st centuries: (*modern)- Peridot
Britain: **Sardonyx
Hindu: Ruby

From left to right: emerald cut Peridot, Raw Peridot, cut Peridot oval, Peridot briolette beads

*The American, National Association of Jewelers met in Kansas and officially adopted a list which was and is used as the “modern” version of birthstones with very limited changes.

** Sardonyx is also known by several other names, determined usually by color. Onyx (black), Carnelian (red), agate (numerous colors). 

You may also like some other birthstone posts from this blog:

January  February   March   April   May   June
July   August   September   October   November   December

Birthstones by day of the Week