An orangey caramel “tiger eye”. This fascinating and very exceptional quartz was found and cutted in Burma. The lapidary orientated the color banding right perpendicular to the top of this cabochon, so you can get the impression of a of a static “tiger eye”. This piece is translucent and shows some very attractive and vivid color, when illuminate from the back. A really lovely and extraordinary piece.
Gemstone: Agate
Birthstone/ Zodiac Stone: Agate is the Mystical birthstone for September. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Gemini.
Physical description:The unique color patterns and banding of this translucent stone are a wonder to behold. Agate is a form of finely grained microcrystalline Quartz.It is a hard stone, usually between 7 and 9 on the Mohs scale, and can be found in most colors of the rainbow.With entrancing ring patterns and vibrant hues, Agate truly is a genuine treasure.
Symbolic description: Agate is known for its protective qualities. It is a stone that represents strength and harmony. It creates a calming and healing effect on the owner and due to all these qualities, Agate is also known as a stone of luck and good fortune.
Origin: Agate is found across many continents, in countries such as Brazil, Afghanistan and Australia.
Purpose: As Agate is known for displaying a variety of unique patterns and colorist is most commonly used for necklaces, bracelets, beads, rings, pendants, brooches and cameos.