{"product_id":"blue-banded-agate-raw-chunk","title":"Blue Banded Agate Raw Chunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis blue banded agate chunk shows bands of blue and white chalcedony under its natural rough outer skin. Rough stones keep the texture and character they had when they came out of the ground, which many collectors value for their honest, earthy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Banded Agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rough chunk, unpolished, part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raw\"\u003eraw crystal collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weight options: 50-100g or 100-200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your piece is chosen by hand from the same lot, so color, pattern and shape will vary from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/throat-chakra-crystals\"\u003eThroat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue chalcedony and agate are traditionally linked with calm, gentle communication and steady focus, which connects them with the Throat chakra. Many people work with it during meditation, journaling or quiet moments of intention-setting. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peace-tranquility-crystals\"\u003ePeace and Tranquility\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/focus-concentration-crystals\"\u003eFocus and Concentration\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on your altar, desk or windowsill where light can catch the bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as an anchor stone at the center of a crystal grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet it on a bookshelf as a natural specimen next to polished pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sodalite-crystals\"\u003esodalite\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amazonite-crystals\"\u003eamazonite\u003c\/a\u003e to build a small crystal set around the same intention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones have natural edges and crevices that collect dust, so brush them gently with a soft, dry brush. Avoid long soaks and harsh cleaners, store pieces apart so edges don't chip, and cleanse with sound, smoke or moonlight. For more tips, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cleanse-and-charge-your-crystals-complete-guide\"\u003eour guide to cleansing and charging crystals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this real blue banded agate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is natural blue banded agate, and its color, pattern and inclusions vary from piece to piece. Those natural differences are part of what makes each one unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 50-100g for a desk-sized chunk or 100-200g for a larger display piece. Shape, rind and band pattern vary from stone to stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs raw better than polished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither is better. Raw stones keep their natural texture and look, while polished stones are smoother to hold. Many people enjoy having both in their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Blue Banded Agate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue banded agate is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agate-crystals\"\u003ea variety of agate\u003c\/a\u003e, the banded form of chalcedony. Layer after layer of silica settled inside cavities in rock, building up its blue and white bands. These chunks keep their natural outer rind, so you can see the rough skin alongside the layered bands where the stone has broken open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chalcedony-the-nurturing-stone-of-peace-and-communication\"\u003eChalcedony: The Nurturing Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/raw-crystals-clusters-natural-beauty-and-power\"\u003eRaw Crystals and Clusters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home this blue banded agate chunk and give it a place where you will see it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Blue Banded Agate \/ 50-100g","offer_id":48284963438763,"sku":"1005012621231785-50-100g-1pc random","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Banded Agate \/ 100-200g","offer_id":48284963471531,"sku":"1005012621231785-100-200g-1pc random","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/Blue-Banded-Agate-Raw-Chunk-Raw-Blue-Banded-Agate-50-100g.jpg?v=1792221055","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/blue-banded-agate-raw-chunk","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}