Collection: Fire Agate

Fire agate is a fascinating gemstone known for its iridescent sparkle reminiscent of flames, hence its name. Here's a look at its characteristics, origins, and benefits:

🔥 What is Fire Agate?

Fire agate is a rare variety of agate, a form of chalcedony (itself a type of quartz), which exhibits shimmering red, orange, gold, and even green reflections. This iridescence is caused by extremely thin layers of limonite or hematite present in the stone.

• Colors : Red, orange, brown, gold, iridescent green

• Hardness : 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale

• Transparency : Semi-transparent to opaque

• Family : Quartz / Chalcedony

🌍 Geological origin and extraction sites

Fire agate forms in volcanic areas , in cavities filled with silica. It is mainly found in:

• Mexico (Chihuahua, Aguascalientes): the most beautiful specimens often come from there

• United States (Southwest, including Arizona and New Mexico)

• Rare elsewhere, which makes it a stone quite popular with collectors

🧘♂️ Virtues and properties (lithotherapy)

• 🔥 Vital Energy Stimulation : Awakens inner fire, motivation and passion

• 🛡️ Protection : Creates a shield against negative energies

• 🧠 Self-confidence : Promotes courage, willpower, and self-assertion

• 💓 Emotions : Helps calm anger, release emotional trauma

💎 Use and maintenance

• Jewelry : often cut into cabochons for rings, pendants or earrings

• Care : Clean with lukewarm water and a soft cloth, do not expose to the sun for long periods to avoid fading the iridescence.