Gray agate Madagascar A (XL pebble)

Dimensions:
About 40-60mm

Weight:
Between 60g and 80g

Origin:
Madagascar

Grade:
A = good

Large gray agate pebble from Madagascar 40-60mm
Patterns and colors may vary from stone to stone.
The presence of crystallization (cavities) is common on agate pebbles.

These XL Madagascar Grey Agate Pebbles are known for their elegance and resilience. With their unique grey color, these stones bring a touch of sophistication and calm to any space. Ideal for indoor or outdoor decoration, these agates also offer spiritual and energetic benefits.

Gray agate is an agate that is characterized by its many patterns and bands of different colors. This natural stone has a generally very light gray, sometimes close to white to a darker gray. Its appearance can vary: it can be translucent, opaque, banded or plain. Agate has had its name for three or four centuries BC. It was attributed to him by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (371 BC / 288 BC). In fact, he discovered it in the Akhates River in southern Italy, and even in Sicily. Today, the river is called the Dirillo and it is still quite possible to find, all along this river, several types of agate, in multiple colors, yellow, red, blue, pink, etc. But gray agate is not only found in this river. Its formation takes place in volcanic rocks, whether effusive, extrusive or volcanic. It is mainly found in basalt or rhyolite cavities, but it can also form in sedimentary rocks. Grey agate is mainly made up of chalcedony and quartz, and mostly silica. The presence of iron and manganese oxides gives it its banded appearance and white bands. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 on this same scale, the highest hardness. All the characteristics of grey agate mentioned above are accurate for all agates. However, grey agate stands out slightly because it is made up of various pieces of shells buried at the bottom of the sea. Be careful, however, not to mix it up with fossil agate. In reality, the name grey agate covers several stones such as grey Botswana agate, dendritic agate, grey crazy lace agate. Traces of these agates were found during archaeological excavations. Since ancient times, gray agate has already been used in the manufacture of various jewelry, amulets or ornamental objects. Gray agate, as well as the majority of agates, are known for their protective power, particularly against insect bites, snake bites and certain diseases. The main deposits are located in Madagascar, Botswana, etc. In lithotherapy, gray agate is recommended for low morale, demotivation and discouragement. It provides real psychological support and pushes its wearer to continue moving forward and overcome the difficulties encountered. It contributes to having a sharp mind in order to push reflection. It thus helps to better perceive the advantages and disadvantages of certain decisions. It generates a good analysis of problems to better resolve them. Gray agate offers great lucidity and chases away illusions. It is an excellent stone for meditation. It promotes introspection, reconnection to one's inner self. It frees its wearer from negative feelings such as anger, resentment and bitterness. This magnificent stone provides a sense of security to its wearer. It allows him to open up to the outside world without fear. He will then be able to show empathy and compassion towards the different people around him. It helps to better manage emotional pressure while adopting a calm and intelligent attitude. It develops patience, concentration and clarity of mind. It gives self-confidence. Accentuating in-depth reflection and caution, this magnificent gem will accompany its wearer throughout his personal and professional life. Thus, he will easily differentiate between trustworthy people and others.