The function and efficacy of water grass agate
Waterweed agate is a type of agate with a pattern resembling weeds, which is an agate interspersed with green or other colors. If it resembles moss, it is called moss agate; if it looks like waterweeds, it is waterweed agate; if it is like feathers, it is feather agate. It is also known as "celestial silk agate, feather agate, moss agate, weed agate". The naturally - formed texture is like the waterweeds floating in a pond, graceful and winding. Waterweed agate comes in green, purple, and yellow.
The price of waterweed agate sold in the market is relatively affordable, within the reach of ordinary people. In terms of appearance, waterweed agate is quite unique among all types of agate. Its crystal - clear color and slightly better transparency than ordinary agate showcase the waterweed - like substances inside to perfection, giving people a fresh and natural feeling, and instantly making them feel energetic. So, what are the functions and effects of waterweed agate, and how can we distinguish its authenticity?
Functions and Effects of Waterweed Agate
1. Waterweed agate has a wide range of uses. It can be used for people with eye problems. Applying the powder of waterweed agate to the eyes has a good therapeutic effect.
2. Waterweed agate can activate the internal organs of the human body, prevent constipation, and help excrete toxins.
3. It can reduce the harm caused by climate and environmental pollution to the human body. It is especially suitable for people working in the agricultural and horticultural industries to wear waterweed agate.
4. Wearing waterweed agate in the season when people are prone to catching a cold can prevent colds, wind - cold, and frostbite.
5. Since ancient times, waterweed agate has been called the third eye of humans. It is said to be a catalyst that can enhance the ability to perceive the spiritual world. However, this is just a legend and cannot be verified. But it is a fact that it can be used as a talisman to ward off evil and ensure safety.
Agate also has a wide range of uses. It can be used as medicine, as materials for gems, jade articles, jewelry, handicrafts, as grinding tools, and as instrument bearings. The Chinese medical community believes that agate is pungent, cold, and non - toxic. It can be used for people with eye problems. Grinding agate into powder and applying it to the eyes has a good therapeutic effect. The medicinal agate powder is the residue left after carving gems. Agate is one of the first - batch of gem materials that people are familiar with and has long been regarded as a rare treasure in the world. The practical value of agate lies in that it is a good heat - dissipating decoration. Wearing an agate necklace and bracelet in summer is not only pure and beautiful but also cool and pleasant. Moreover, since agate contains many trace elements such as iron, zinc, nickel, chromium, cobalt, and manganese, long - term use is beneficial to health.
How to Identify the Authenticity of Waterweed Agate
• Color: Genuine waterweed agate has a bright and vivid color, while the color and luster of fake agate are inferior, and the contrast between the two is obvious.
• Texture: Fake waterweed agate is mostly made of stone materials and is softer in texture than genuine waterweed agate. Jade can scratch marks on fake agate, but not on the genuine one.
• Craftsmanship: The production process of high - quality waterweed agate is strict and advanced, so the surface has good brightness, the inlays are firm and neat, and there are no scratches or cracks.
• Transparency: The transparency of genuine waterweed agate is not as good as that of synthetic agate. It is slightly cloudy, and some can see natural water lines or "clouds", while synthetic agate has good transparency and is as transparent as a glass ball.
• Weight: Genuine waterweed agate jewelry is heavier than synthetic agate jewelry.
• Temperature: Genuine agate is warm in winter and cool in summer, while synthetic agate changes with the external temperature. It gets hot when it's hot outside and cold when it's cold outside.
Similarities and Differences between Crystal and Waterweed Agate
The chemical composition of both crystal and waterweed agate is silicon dioxide, but there are still some differences between the two. Crystal is a single crystal. Usually, a piece of crystal is a single crystal, while waterweed agate is a polycrystalline aggregate. Under an electron microscope, waterweed agate is composed of countless tiny silicon dioxide crystals. Therefore, waterweed agate is usually translucent, while crystal is transparent.
How to Maintain Waterweed Agate
1. Wipe it with a soft cloth.
2. Do not wear it when sleeping. Take it off and put it beside the pillow.
3. Avoid corrosion by chemicals.
4. Avoid wearing it when taking a bath.
5. Avoid collision with hard objects.
6. Avoid wearing it when sweating profusely.
In short, although waterweed agate is a relatively common type of agate, there are also those with excellent quality. The complex and harsh formation process makes it very difficult for waterweed agate to form large pieces. When the volume of waterweed agate reaches a certain size, it becomes a priceless treasure that attracts everyone's attention!