Agate - Semi Precious

Agate is a semi-precious stone belonging to the quartz family, characterized by its distinctive banding and patterns. These patterns can appear as concentric layers, stripes, spots, or even resemble scenic landscapes. Agate comes in a wide variety of colors, depending on the types of impurities present within the stone. It is found in many locations around the world, including Thailand. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, agate is quite durable. It has been used for jewelry and decorative purposes since ancient times and remains popular today. Agate is often associated with protection, stress relief, and emotional balance.