Grape Agate Heart

Grape Agate Heart Approximately 2 inches wide Despite its trade name, grape agate is technically not a true agate in the strict geological sense because it usually lacks the banding characteristic of agate. It is more accurately a form of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of Quartz. The name "grape agate" comes from its appearance: clusters of small, rounded spheres that resemble bunches of grapes. The grape-like shape is known as a botryoidal habit ("botryoidal" comes from the Greek word for a bunch of grapes). Color: Purple, Blue, Green Chakra(s): Crown Chakra and Third Eye Astrological sign(s): Sagittarius  Mohs scale: 6.5–7 About the stone:  Grape Agate is a rare variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz made primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). This stone develops when silica-rich water moves through cavities and cracks in volcanic rock.  Spiritual uses: A stone of unlimited possibilities. Mental uses: Protective and grounding. Emotional uses: Use to transform negative thoughts. Please note: Crystal properties are based on spiritual and cultural traditions and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.