654g Volcano Agate Sphere 2C

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This piece weighs 654g and has a diameter of approximately 7cm.

The material is marketed as “Volcano Agate” - cool sounding name, but it is a bit of a misleading trade name for this interesting and beautiful material. Now a large amount of Agate is formed in volcanic rock, and is s a product of the extrusives from volcanoes.  Lava, tuff, scoria, but they have to cool and be subject to the hydrothermal processes before agate is deposited.  I guess to call it "extrusive agate" is just not as catchy as "Volcano Agate”, but if you envisioned this material shooting out of a volcano with this awesome UV reaction…..sorry to burst your bubble….. not how it happened.

This particular material has very strong UV reaction of a green colour and 
 is UV reactive because it contains uranyl ions that are bound to the silica surface. The uranyl ions cause a green photoluminescence when exposed to UV light even at low concentrations.

Generally Agates are named after the place they were first discovered. Found in the ancient Achates River in Sicily (now the river is known as Dirillo or Acate). Theophrastus in 315BC mentioned in his treatise “On Stones” that the gemstone Agate derived its name from the Sicilian River. Research shows that Agate was used in Babylon as an amulet and ornamentation material. Its use has also been seen in Greek and Egyptian civilization. There is also evidences that Agate has been in use in India since ancient times. While the original form of Agate was found in Sicily, today varieties of the stone can be found in almost every corner of the world.

Agate is one of the commonly found gemstones in the world. There are numerous varieties of stone making it is truly versatile and effervescent stone. Agate is banded chalcedony belonging to the crypto-crystalline quartz family. Agate is more like an umbrella term used to describe the many varieties of stones that have similar but also distinctive compositions and properties. Varieties of agate are usually distinguished by their color or pattern and also by their place of origin. Agate is usually found in every color known to mankind and even in a colorless form. Plume agate is a variety of agate that is distinguished by its color. It is a red-brown and white-colored banded stone that has patterns naturally inscribed within its translucent body. 

Agate is one of those gemstones that have a low intensity which metaphysically means that it vibrates lesser than other stones. Even then it is highly valued for its stabilizing effect and strengthening capabilities. The bands that invariably appear in all types of Agate may seem delicate but in reality, they all represent strength. Agate is known to help balance emotions, energize the intellectual capability of a person, improve a person’s physical stamina and balance the positive and negative forces of nature. 

Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go (release) and heal. Many feel that Agate has an anti-depressant quality. It can be helpful for those who are struggling to be genuine in their lifestyle, as it promotes an understanding of the need for deeper meaning. Agate stimulates the exploration of the unknown and furthers ones quest toward the enlightened state.

Carry Agate to promote creative ability in any project or goal. Agate promotes creativity, and encourages one to find solutions rather than focusing on negative aspects of daily challenges. Crystal healers like to use Agate for its soothing and calming qualities. Agate energizes the auric body and encourages eternal and constant love by bringing in the energies of Universal and Unconditional Love. Agate is a reminder that we are love and compassion in action.

In general, Agates carry a quiet energy that works on the subtle bodies, and are great for achieving stability and balance in many aspects of one`s life. Agates tend to work behind the scenes on the cause, instead of the symptom, of an issue. Agate is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned. Agate is also helpful in overcoming negative emotions by bringing love into the chakras. Although they work very slowly and deliberately, this gentle nature of Agate helps them to have a lasting impact.

Spheres:

The sphere is historically perfect and sacred: all points are within the same distance from the center and thus are a pure expression of unity and integrity. A crystal that is sculptured and polished as a sphere can be a strong energy conductor. Additionally, the sphere is our Earth's perfect form and shape, this form allows the crystal to radiate energy in all directions simultaneously. It is so powerful that it can be used in so many things, such as healing, the attraction of positive energy, as well as opening the 3rd chakra.

Due to the shape and perfect symmetry, the crystal sphere attains powerful energy that can be used in so many things and provides benefits in so many areas. Such as it can clean and heal any leaks in the auric field. Additionally, in times of stress, crystal spheres are excellent as "hand refrigeration devices." and their healing vibration is brought into the auric field that allows the energy fields to shift. Other notable benefits of crystal spheres are meditation, use for home because of its feng shui properties, serving as a decorative piece, and reducing great stress.

Thanks to its perfect symmetry, a crystal sphere releases positive energy in all directions to increase your space and self-resonance. The spherical shape helps also to clean out chaotic environments through the promotion of a flawless energy flow so that you can operate efficiently.

Crystal spheres are versatile, hence, they can be used in so many things. One of its notable uses is a stress reliever. You can relieve exponential tension in your body in times of stress. Your crystal sphere is a site of comfort rolls for certain areas of your body that feel tight, sorrowful, or energetically "blocked," which heals with light and reflexology motion.

In addition, crystal spheres are also used for meditation because it helps in calming your mind and emotion. It is also popular among women living alone, or with their families because they use them as a feng shui because the crystal sphere increases the space's vibration and promotes a happier environment. You can determine the energy you want to bring and schedule your crystal for this purpose.

A crystal sphere can also be used as a decoration because of its unique properties. This will transform your workplace, by putting it into a decorative glass the sphere will be able to promote creativity, increase your chance, bring money to a company or just clean up the room of negativity to create a better environment for the workplace. By doing so, you can place your desk with a crystal sphere and scheme your crystal to "crystal clear concentrate + clarity of mind." Once you have programmed your sphere to support your intention, it keeps you focused so that you can overcome your mental barriers.

Overall, a crystal sphere can be used in so many things, but one thing is for sure - it is a perfect crystal for healing and blocking out the negative energy in your life.