What is the difference between chalcedony and agate?

Chalcedony and agate are both common gemstones in life, and jewelry made from them are very popular in the market. However, many people who are not knowledgeable about the business do not know whether the jewelry is made of chalcedony or agate when choosing it, nor do they know how to distinguish them. Today, the editor will specifically introduce some knowledge in this regard, so that everyone can understand more about the difference between chalcedony and agate.

The difference between chalcedony and agate

1. Stripes

Chalcedony and agate are two jade materials with different structures. Chalcedony is microcrystalline, while agate has a cryptocrystalline structure. When observing agate carefully, obvious banded stripes can be found, and it has a glass-like luster. However, chalcedony has no obvious texture, and it has a luster from glass to grease.

2. Classification

There are also obvious differences in classification between chalcedony and agate. Chalcedony is also known as green chalcedony or Australian jade, and its color is mainly light green or green, while agate can be divided into several different types. Different types of agate have different colors. Red agate, green agate and fire agate are relatively common in the market, but relatively speaking, green agate, which is similar to chalcedony, is relatively rare in the agate market.

3. Texture density

There are also obvious differences in texture and density between chalcedony and agate. Chalcedony is a relatively bright and fine-textured natural mineral, while agate is a natural mineral with obvious grain structure and relatively rough texture. The difference between them is particularly obvious when observed together, and people can tell which is chalcedony and which is agate with the naked eye.

4. Ingredients

There are also obvious differences in composition between chalcedony and agate. Chalcedony is actually a type of quartz. Its physical properties are the same as those of quartz. It is mostly formed in a low-temperature environment and may contain water and bubbles inside. Its main component is silicon dioxide, which is the biggest difference between it and agate, because the main component of agate is Ca2.

5. Efficacy

There are also great differences in the effects of chalcedony and agate. Agate has always been a Buddhist object. It is said that it can ward off evil spirits and can also be made into amulets. It can relieve stress and remove negative energy from the human body. Desire has a very important relationship with rain. People wearing jewelry made of chalcedony can prevent drowning accidents and prevent witchcraft from invading the human body.