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.

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