Fire Agate Oval Sterling Silver Pendant

Agate has the same chemical composition as quartz but instead of forming whole crystals, it has a microcrystalline structure. To be a true “agate,” the stone must exhibit a pattern or banding, otherwise it is considered chalcedony. Fire agate from Mexico is characterized by a translucent deep reddish-brown base with botryoidal flashes of orange, red, green, and gold. The iridescent colors are caused by light interference on thin layers of iron oxide or limonite crystals within the chalcedony. Metaphysically, fire agate is a protective stone that helps with creativity and vitality.