Agate gets its name from the Achetes river in Sicily where it was first found. It is made up of numerous varieties of banded chalcedony, a type of quartz.

The Banded Agate can help increase concentration, memory and help you with honesty. It is particularly good at protecting the user from negative energy.

It’s a very good grounding stone, helping with mental clarity and releasing tension and strain.

Ritualistic uses -

Grounding

Meditation

Concentration

Protection

Element - Fire

Zodiac - Capricorn and Libra

Chakra - Root