Large, Purple and Green Grape Agate Cluster A

Although called an "agate" in the crystal world, grape agate is really a botryoidal chalcedony. Since the round structure and the often-found purple color do make a lot of sense, however, we'll stick with the market name, too.
For many years, this rare mineral was only found in a small section of Indonesia, although some has recently been found in Utah.
Grape agate formed when lava flowed into cold seawater during the Miocene era, creating andesite "pillows" that gathered minerals from the water, filling the voids between the pillows. Over time, with heat and pressure, these deposits became grape agate.

Since it was so recently discovered, we have no record of grape agate in the ancient world to know how it would have been used. However, its unusual round clusters and purple/blue/green hue gives it undeniably powerful properties of focus and stability. It is often used during meditation and is great for providing rest during times of upheaval.

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