Swirled Lake Superior Agate 054

This beautiful agate has a series of bands coming out of the center that reminds one of the swirls we see in nature. The sterling backplate is textured in a circular pattern to enhance the beauty of the stone.

LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE

Agates are a gemstone with a hardness of 7; harder than Basalt or Rhyolite. Beautiful banding, varied patterns, and eye-catching colors unique to each agate are created by quartz with small amounts of different elements. Red bands are the result of the rusting of iron within the agate when exposed to oxygen. These gemstones can be found on many Lake Superior beaches throughout the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Properties: Good for security, strength, to raise energy and to enhance personal courage and calming.

Cab by Bob Wright.