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Incredible gemstone cabochon! Natural and untreated.

From the Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Septarian nodules, or ‘septaria’, are remarkable natural objects. They are round concretions containing a network of internal cracks that have been filled with minerals, usually calcite. No traces of the cracks are visible on the surface of the nodule. The cracks are called ‘septa’ from the Latin word septum or ‘partition’, which gives the nodules their name. Exactly how these nodules were formed is still not fully understood.

When cut and polished these nodules are very beautiful.

Agate Healing Properties: The generic healing properties of Agate and Chalcedony focus on grounding us, improving our intuition, self-trust and bringing about change. This stone adds other properties: It brings fullness and abundance to all areas of life. It creates a peaceful environment and encourages the enjoyment of each moment and deepens your connection to the earth. Dendritic Agate brings stability in times of strife or confusion. It encourages erseverance and the ability to see difficulties as a challenge. It opens and aligns the chakras.