Agate is a form of microcrystalline quartz considered a semi-precious stone. This semiprecious stone occurs in multiple colors, from yellow, brown, pink, white, black, and grey. Unlike other gemstones, each agate is unique. Even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in color and design. The grouping of agate is done on the basis of color & banding on the stone.

There are hundreds of names of agate according to their characteristics for eg: fire agate, moss agate, crazy lace agate, eye agate, tube agate, shadow agate, geode agate, seam agate and the list goes on, the most popular agate according to Indian astrology is Suleimani agate.

Some of the healing benefits of agate includes: protection against black magic and evil eye, prevents insomnia & promotes healthy sleep, protect from danger and eliminates bad luck, calms fear and stress and promotes creativity

• Color: Multiple, red, green, black, blue etc
• Birth stone: May
• Chakra: Sacral
• Number: 7
• Planet: Moon
• Zodiac: Aries and Taurus