Spiritually it can assist in flight, grace, reaching higher spiritual planes, and
can be used to activate the throat chakra. Blue Lace Agate is also believed to bring
stronger inspiration, intuition, and inner knowledge.
Physically Blue Lace Agate is believed to aid illnesses such as arthritis, growth
and bone pains, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Availability:
Currently supply meets demand. In general, prices for Agate tend to be quite modest
with the majority of the price being for the fashioning of the stone rather then
the stone itself. Only stones with extraordinary color strips/bands are priced relatively
expensively.
Sources:
Today's main sources of Blue Lace Agate are Namibia and South Africa.
Evaluation:
Blue Lace Agate is rated at 6.5 to 7 on Moh's Scale of Hardness. There are not any
specific care precautions required, but general gemstone precautions are always
a good idea, so as to ensure that the original condition of the stone is retained.
Blue Lace stones are a light blue in color with delicate white stripes, and are
often referred as light clouds in the sky. The price of these semi-translucent stones
depends on the carat weight and the bands structure. Blue Lace Agate found with
distinctive or extraordinary patterns and at larger sizes will naturally demand
a premium.
Common Cuts:
The cut is a very crucial trait for the end look of Agate. The colors of this stone
are found in strips, bands, or blended in clouds. With Blue Lace Agate in particular,
the cutter must concentrate on these natural strips/bands well, cutting to assure
that their beauty will be enhanced. Agate is often found in Cabochon cuts but can
generally be cut into most of the common gemstone shapes/cuts.
Routine Enhancements:
There are no known treatments for Blue Lace Agate.
Care & Cleaning:
Blue Lace Agate can be cleaned using warm
soapy water and a soft brush. As with most
gemstones, Agate should be kept away from household chemicals and prolonged exposure to excessive heat that can cause damage to the stone. Blue Lace Agate jewelry
should be kept
in a fabric-lined box away from other jewelry items in order to avoid scratching.
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