Here is a nice small agate botryodal stone... near colorless, nice luster. It comes from the Sakangyi area in Burma. A lovely nice 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.