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Agatized Coral
A species of Coral Scientific name : Agatized Coral Fossil : Coral
Agatized Coral, A species of Coral
Scientific name: Agatized Coral
Fossil: Coral
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Fossilized corals are often collectively called agatized Coral although some are actually calcite textured. The cross-section pattern of the fossilized corals when polished is attractive to the collecters. Agatized Coral is the state symbol of Michigan (know as "petoskey stone") and Florida in the USA.
Physical Properties
Colors
Cream, Tan, light brown
Diaphaneity
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
Birefringence
0.160-0.172
Pleochroism
None
Optical Character
Uniaxial negative
Chemical Properties
Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
SiO2
Elements listed
Si, O
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General Info
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Healing Properties
Agatized Coral is an excellent stone for emotional healing. It encourages self-love and helps its user to form better relationships with others. It is said to motivate change and encourage confidence. Agatized Coral is often used by writers and artists who believe it stimulates creativity and enhances imagination. Its calming energy is often used in the home to encourage harmony and balance and soothe anger and frustration.
Usage
Agatized Coral is used for beads in jewelry and other decorative pieces. Polished, it can be worn as a pendant. The stone was historically formed into spearheads, and it is also used in ancient and modern buildings as a construction material. Agatized Coral may be ground down or used as an accent stone.