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Formed deep underground, Mineral Agate is gorgeous when turned into a unique Natural Purple Agate Pendant. The naturally forming patterns make this handcrafted pendant a fantastic accessory to compliment your outfit. Bordered by Hill Tribe silver ( see below ) this seductive gemstone becomes a pendant you won’t want to take off.

Agate /’æget/ is a common rock formation, consisting of chalcedony and quartz as its primary components,[1] consisting of a wide variety of colours.

Formed with primarily within volcanic and metamorphic rocks the decorative uses of agates are known to date back to Ancient Greece and are used most commonly as decorations or jewellery.

Source – Wikipedia

How Unique is this Natural Purple Agate Pendant?

Because Agate is a natural forming mineral, no two Agate stones are exactly alike. That means that your Purple Agate Pendant is unique! When you choose a stone, there is no other stone exactly like it in the world. Think of Agate as the snowflake of the crystal world. In the ancient world, Agate was a common material used to decorate amour.

Please remember that natural stones have inclusions, and this is what makes your Purple Agate Pendant unique.

What is Agate?

Agate is an umbrella name for several varieties of banded chalcedony . Because of this, Agate crystals occur in many colours that range from translucent to opaque. Agates are found all over the world. Some agates are geodes, which means they are hollow in the middle, often with crystals inside. As a result, Agate is considered a semi-precious gemstone.

Agates grow in many different types of rock, and through many diverse processes. As a result, their hardness can vary greatly but is generally somewhere between a six and an eight on the Mohs scale . Agate is a member of the quartz family of gemstones, and often you will find agates with bands of quartz and chalcedony layered through it. Agates are found all over the world. Africa, Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, England, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Canada, and the United States all have varieties of Agates.

What are the Healing Properties of Agate?

Agates are grounding stones bringing about an emotional, physical and intellectual balance. Purple Agate is the stone of spiritual transformation. It assists in allowing trust with your intuition and opens the spiritual flood gates to a realm of endless possibilities. It allows us to be our spiritual selves and clears the mind.

Distinct Impressions does not guarantee your Purple Agate Pendant will come with healing properties.

What is Hill Tribe Silver?

Hill Tribe Silver Jewellery of Thailand is generally 97.5-99% pure silver. (By comparison, Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver). Created by the indigenous people of Northern Thailand, the high silver content makes this silver softer and easier to manipulate than Sterling.

Because the percentage of silver is unable to be guaranteed, (and thus hallmarked) Hill Tribe Silver is often sold for a lower price.

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