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Agate Gem
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 1030mm natural faceted Onyx agate loose beads gem 155 US $10.00
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 DRILLED CARNELIAN AGATE GEM STONE BEADING BEADS 1 LB 300 PCS T 668 US $15.00
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 ASSORT AGATE GEM STONE CABS CABACHON 6 12MM 1000 PCS T 677 US $15.00
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 14MM Pink Fire Dragon Veins Agate Round Beads Gem G223 US $9.99
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 Black Dragon Veins Agate Gem Gemstone Loose Beads 10mm FASHION US $4.28
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 wholesale lot 50 strands black onyx agate Loose gem 4mm US $145.00
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 CRAZY LACE AGATE Beads Choose 15 16 strand loose gem US $8.99
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 Yellow Dragon Veins Agate Gem Round Beads 8mm Strand HOT US $3.51
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 Purple Veins Agate Stripe Twisting Beads Gem 14 LG048 US $8.99
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 10mm Dragon Vein Agate Crackle Gem Round Ball Bead 15L US $7.49
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 Frosted Dream Fire Dragon Veins Agate Gem Round Beads 047 US $5.16
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 14MM Black Onyx Agate Round Gem loose beads 155 G113 US $8.99
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 10MM Pink Fire Dragon Veins Agate Round Beads Gem G217 US $6.99
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 Button Coin Purple Crazy Agate Gem Gemstone Beads 055 US $5.27
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 Round Enamel Porcelain Agate Gem Stone Loose Beads 031 US $4.06
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 Yellow Frosted Fire Dragon Veins Agate Gem Round Beads 031 US $3.51
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 Agate Gem Faceted Round Loose Gemstone Beads free shipping Strand 15 GM039 US $9.69
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 15L Agate Gem Round Jewelry Faceted Loose Beads 12mm US $99.90
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 12mm black agate onyx round beads Loose gem 15 long US $6.10
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 Green Dragon Veins Agate Gem Gemstone Loose Beads 12mm US $6.59
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 25mm Coin Black Dragon Veins Agate Gem Loose Beads 15 US $5.99
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 1030mm faceted black agate Onyx loose beads gem 15lon US $12.00
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 22Pcs Dragon Veins Gem Agate Loose 5x16mm Bead E064 US $6.04
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 6mm Yellow Dragon veins Agate Gem Round Loose Bead 15 US $4.99
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 8MM Pink Dragon Veins Agate Round Beads Gem G012 US $5.99
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 5pcs Indian Agate Gem 5mm Hole Fit Charm Bracelet Beads US $4.99
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 6MM BLACK ONYX AGATE GEMSTONE ROUND BALL LOOSE BEAD GEM US $3.79
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 natural new round Loose green agate beads gem 10mm US $4.99
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 33X18mm Black Agate Gem Leaf Teardrop Pendant Bead 1PC US $4.49
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 18PCS dragon veins Gem agate loose 154mm Bead E061 US $4.65
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 Fuchsia Round Dragon Veins Agate Gem Stone Beads 10mm CHIC US $5.29
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 St2469 Indian Agate Teardrop Gemstone GEM Pendant Beads Findings 1Set9PCS US $5.99
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 Geode Druzy Drusy Agate Rice Stone Gem Loose Beads 53g US $9.99
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 155L Blue Madagascar Stripes Agate Gem Beads 32pcs US $74.49
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 14mm Dragon Veins Agate Round Loose Beads GEM 15 FG254 US $8.89
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 10mm Black Agate Tibetan Heaven Eye GEM Loose Beads 10X US $6.99
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 50mm Red Agate Round Donut Gems Pendant Focal Bead 1pc US $4.49
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is agate an expensive gem? What is its rank, please help!?
im curious to see how much its worth/ how precious it is etc.
No it is not very expensive and not even considered a semiprecious stone. Actually there are only four gemstones that are considered precious - Daimond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. Rest of the stones are mostly semiprecious.
Agate is actually banded chalcedonic silica (cryptocrystalline variety of silica, consisting essentially of fibrous or ultrafine quartz, opal and some water). Their occurrence is rather common and hence they are inexpensive.
I am not aware of the existence of any "Rank" of gemstones. I don't think it is possible to rank gemstones as per their price. For example diamond may be quite expensive depending on its Color, Carat, Clarity and Cut (the four C-s). Again its price may be very less if one or more of the above factors are wrong. In that case it may be even cheaper than a better quality sapphire. Price of gemstones thus depends on several factors (like fractures, inclusions, cut etc.) and hence gemstone cannot be given a fixed rank.
Astrology and Birthstones
Gems have been used from times immemorial for luck and as good omens.Kings and queens are reported to be craving for the possession and pursuit of beautiful gems and stones. Our fore-fathers have used them to ward off evil spirits, to bring luck and favor as well as to prolong their longevity. Some astrologers prescribe wearing of appropriate gemstones or birthstones as they are commonly called as remedial measures for mitigating the malefic effects of some planets. This is akin to a doctor prescribing medicines to a patient.
The venerated Indian astrologer Varahamihira, in his magnum opus “Brihat amhita” (chapters 80 to 83 ), refers to gems and their examination. Gems are said to be born of the bones of the demon Bala while some opine they were born of sage Dadheechi and have characteristic qualities of the earth. The list given by him includes diamond, sapphire, emerald, agate, ruby, bloodstone, beryl, amethyst,
vimalaka, quartz, pearl, sughandika, opal, conch, azure, topaz, brahma gem, jyoteerasa, sasyaka, coral, moonstone etc. Diamonds that show scratches like crow-feet (kaakapadam), bees or hair , are mixed with colored minerals substances or gravel, have double facets, are burnt, discolored, lusterless or perforated, are inauspicious. So are those that are covered with bubbles, split at the points, flattened, or oblong. Diamonds that are triangular, trigonal and like the coriander seed or the buttocks are productive of good results to ladies desiring male offspring. Best pearls are those that are got
from pearl-oysters.
Everyone who went to school is aware of the word SPECTRUM. When white light passes through a prism, the emergent beam is composed of seven (7) different colors, commonly known as the acronym VIBGYOR i.e., Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet in the reverse order. The same effect is observed in a rainbow. It is believed that our body contains these seven colors in different proportions. If the colors are balanced, the owner is lucky – healthy and wealthy. Any deficiency or excess of one or more rays causes mental or physical (or a combination) problems. The principal gems represent or signify planets and luminaries (sun and moon). The astrologer examines the horoscope and determines which planet (or planets) is antagonistic to the native and prescribes the birthstone to be worn with details of what to wear, when to wear and how to wear.
Ruby, Pearl, Coral, Emerald, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, Agate, and Cat’s eye respectively refer to Sun,Moon,Mars,Mercury, Jupiter,Saturn,Venus,Caput (Rahu),and Cauda (Ketu). AGATE is said to be good for the heart, Amethyst cures sterility, Beryl enhances love and affection, Coral protects from epidemics, metorrhagia etc., Diamond cures plague, insomnia, charms, ensures safe delivery , Emerald is said to be good for the brain, increases memory power, ensures chastity, cures dropsy, epilepsy, hysteria, dysentery , Pearl is recommended for chastity, Ruby protects one from poison, plague, banishes melancholy, Sapphire assures good fortune, peace, comfort while Topaz denotes sympathy, re-possession of lost things.
Proper selection of a gemstone is done after a minute consideration of :
• Sun sign
• Ruling ascendant
• Lord of the ruling ascendant
• Debilitated or afflicted planets
The fundamental principle followed is the determination of the ray or rays causing abnormalities. The celestial bodies are known to emit different colors in the spectrographic analyses. One of the important uses to which this knowledge can be applied is medical science. The curative powers of gemstones have been studied by some who have opined that a proper and restrictive use of some gems can bring upon significant changes in the health of patients and even cure them altogether. Thus, the twelve houses of the native’s horoscope are said to signify different parts of the body. The first
house denotes the head and the brain while the fifth house points towards the stomach and the intestines. Similarly, the zodiacal signs refer to the various human organs. The fingers are significators of various ailments and body parts. The birth star and the Drik ( 6th, 8th and 12th ) houses are also to be taken into account while recommending a birthstone for healthy living. The birth star is the constellation in which the moon resides at the moment of one’s birth. There are 27 (twenty-seven) constellations in Indian astrology each sub-divided into four parts or “padas”. At times, Abhijit is also considered as a constellation occurring in Capricorn. In electional astrology, Abhijit muhurta is said to alleviate any affliction and hence if no appropriate or auspicious moment is possible immediately, recourse is taken to this.
Not only do birthstones help in health problems, they are worn to increase one’s wealth as well. Thus, Emerald denoting Mercury is beneficial for one dealing with liquid cash, shares and stocks, Jupiter for those dealing with properties, buildings and jewellery etc. The moon in the male horoscope and the sun in the female horoscope are important for prognosticating wealth matters. Jupiter is considered for success and Venus for pleasures in one’s life. Jupiter’s placement in eastern side i.e., aries to virgo assures early success in life. The 2nd house denotes movable assets, 4th fixed assets, 9th general prosperity, fate and the 11th recurring income.
At times, people know only the date of birth and the preparation of an accurate horoscope becomes difficult, if not impossible. They can be told to wear the birthstone pertinent to the date of birth. Thus, those born on the 1st, 10th ,19th or the 28th of any month can wear ruby or red coral to begin with. By trial and error and after consultations the correct gemstone can be worn. Some people are found wearing a “nava ratna” i.e., a ring with all the nine main stones embedded on the ring. While this may do wonders for some, it is not recommended as a general solution to appease all the planets at a
time! The factors to be considered when wearing a birthstone are :
1. The correct gem
2. Weight of the gem
3. Metal of the ring
4. Day and time of first wearing
5. Pre-treatment of the stone before wearing.
Pre-treatment refers to the purification or the sanctification process of the embedded ring. The big question remains which school of opinion to follow – sympathy or antipathy? Whether one should appease the afflicted planet or counter-act it?
A detailed account of the article can be found at the author’s web site:
http://www.geocities.com/ugh_club/astrology/stone.htm
About the Author
The author is a professional chemical engineer having expertise in neutral spirits distillation. He is a free-lance web developer and has a flair for writing articles on a diverse range of subjects including the occult.