Fire Agate
Fire Agate
| Mineralogy : | |
| Tradename(s) | |
| Family | Quartz/Agate group |
| Description | Usually a rusty-brownish color, with fire bubbles that are visible after cutting and polishing. The iridescent colors of the fire bubbles are caused by thin layers of iron oxide crystals. |
| Mohs | 6.5-7 |
| Chemical Composition | SiO2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53-54 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.58-2.64 |
| Cleavage | None |
| Streak | White |
| Localities | The arid regions of Mexico and southwestern U.S.A. |
| Metaphysical : | |
| Healing | A grounding stone that can take the edge off of emotionally charged problems. |
| Astrology | Associated with the sign of Aries. |
| Elemental | Fire |
| Chakra | 2nd-Social center. |
| Feng Shui | Increases ones energy. |
| Legend / Folklore : |
| Fire agate is found only in the American Southwest and Mexico and wasn't brought into commerce until after World War II. We are not aware of any legends or folklore attached to Fire Agate. |
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