Moss Agate is the trade name for Agate with dendritic inclusions that look like moss. The green inclusions in Moss Agate are minerals like Chlorite, Hornblende, or other green minerals. The brown to black dendrites in Moss Agate are typically iron or manganese. Moss Agate is found in the USA, Australia, India, Europe, and Russia.

Agates are a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz. Agate typically forms by the deposition of silica from groundwater in the cavities of igneous rocks. Agates form in concentric layers around the walls of the cavity, or in horizontal layers building up from the bottom. This produces the banded patterns that are found on many agates. Some of these cavities are lined with crystals which is called a geode.

Agates are among the first gemstones worn in jewelry, dating back thousands of years ago. Agates are beloved by healers for their incredible programmable properties. Agates help you ground into the healing energy from Mother Earth.

Moss Agate has been beloved for thousands of years and was used by ancient civilizations for healing and protection. It was worn as an amulet to ward off negative energy and bring good luck. The healing power of Moss Agate has been prized by healers and medicine people all over the globe. Since the Middle Ages, Moss Agate was used for agricultural abundance with healthy crops and harvest. Its healing powers were used by Native Americans in ceremony, rituals and to communicate with spirits.

Moss Agate is an enchanting gem of health, grounding, love and Earth connection. Its peaceful and rejuvenating energies make it an incredible stone for crystal healers to use. Moss Agate accelerates the body's natural healing abilities and supports the body's immune system. It's also a powerful stone for manifesting and will help you ground your intentions into the physical reality. Moss Agate transmutes negative energy into positive and helps you overcome fears. This enchanting stone has a deep connection to the healing and rejuvenating energy of Mother Earth.

Hardness: 6.5-7

Color: Green, red, brown, black

Structure: Trigonal

Care: Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Cleaning: Warm water, mild soap, and soft cloth.

Feng Shui Placement: Moss Agate is great to keep in the family and health corner. It can be placed around houseplants or in your garden for health.