Dendritic Moss Agate
Posted by Magickal Bear
Do you struggle to ground yourself in reality? Are you looking to bring growth into your life? Or maybe you’re looking to develop stability? If so, Dendritic Moss Agate would be a perfect match for you!
Dendritic Moss Agate connects the most with the heart and root chakras. The heart chakra goes by the name Anahata and is typically known to be a green light which represents love and compassion. The root chakra goes by the name Muladhara and is represented by a red light and is known for providing stability.
Virgo is the zodiac sign that is most commonly associated with Dendritic Moss Agate. It is the sixth zodiac sign which is represented by the maiden who is known for their analytical, hardworking, and intelligent nature.
Dendritic Moss Agate connects the most with the element of Earth. These Earthly vibrations can be felt through the stones strong grounding properties. This is why this Agates' associated planet is also Earth.
The crystals that pair well with Dendritic Moss Agates are Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate, and Tigers Eye. Amethyst is a great choice because it is known for its calming and anti-anxiety energies, which blends well with the Agates' healing vibes. Blue Lace Agate is also good for its soothing, compassionate, and peaceful vibes. Finally, Tigers Eye is another great choice because of how it helps with confidence, strength, and courage.
This type of Agate tends to have tones of green, brown, and black with an opaque or translucent color. This can vary depending on the impurities of the stone. The more impure the stone, the less translucent it gets.
Agate generally has a Mohs Hardness Score of 7. This makes Dendritic Moss Agate a relatively durable stone and an excellent choice for jewelry. The chemical formula for this Agate is SiO2. Another name for this is silicon dioxide. It is also a chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline silica. Oftentimes this crystal type has quartz and morganite inclusions scattered throughout. Agate also belongs to the trigonal crystal system.
Dendritic Moss Agate is a bit rarer than some of its other Agate counterparts, being that this type is only found in India!
Traits:
- Growth
- Stability
- Grounding
Metaphysical Stats:
- Chakras: Heart, Root
- Zodiac: Virgo
- Element: Earth
- Planet: Earth
- Crystal Pairings: Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate, Tigers Eye
Science Stats:
- Type: Chalcedony
- Color: Green, Brown, Black
- Mohs Score: 7
- Chemical Formula: SiO2
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Clarity: Opaque, Translucent
- Origin: India