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Specimen Grade Indonesian Fortification Agate Cab, 55 X 42 X 8 mm.

My friend said

the Black is rare and quite natural in this cab. Its quite unusual to find natural

Black Agate like this.

I COLLECTED THIS STONE FROM A COLLECTOR WHO HAD IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS SO THIS DEPOSIT WOULD BE ALLMINED OUT BY NOW 

GREAT PATTERN AND CABOCHON CUT

TOP POLISH NOW READY FOR JEWELLERY SETTING

THERE IS A SMALL CHIP ON EDGE BUT THIS CAN BE COVERED UP WHEN SETTING 

WEIGHT : 162.75 CT

SIZE  MM: 55 X 42 X 8

( 6 MM IS APPROX 1/4 INCH )

CODE : G 3894

Metaphysical Properties:  This is THE stone everyone should have for protection. This group of stones are variegated chalcedony. (see also moss agate, eye agate) The agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history.

Agates attract strength. Agate is a protection from bad dreams. It also protects from stress and energy drains. Agates have been used in jewelry since Biblical Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms. They were prized gems in antiquity. The agates with banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper to give rich and varied dreams. Agates have been thought to be good to harden the gums.