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Laguna Agate

Red

Variety of Agate.

Laguna Agate specimen
Laguna Agate - Chihuahua, Mexico.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

📜 Key facts

AgeHosted in mid-Cenozoic volcanic rocks, tens of millions of years old
Origin & sourcesOjo Laguna area, Chihuahua, Mexico.
CompositionChalcedony in red, orange, pink, purple and grey bands

How it forms

Silica-rich fluids filled cavities in volcanic rock and laid down hundreds of very fine, sharply angled bands. Iron and other trace elements gave them their intense colours.

Mineral data: see Agate.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Famous for vivid, tightly packed bands, Laguna agate is linked in lore to passion, vitality and inner strength.

Traditional uses
vitality, passion, inner strength
Chakra
Root Sacral Heart
Zodiac
♈Aries
Element
🔥Fire 🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

RubyBoth carry the theme of passion, so together they're thought to reinforce it. GarnetA natural partner for passion; Garnet also adds commitment. AmberPaired in tradition for vitality, with Amber bringing warmth as well. BloodstoneShares the Root & Heart chakra; adds courage to laguna agate's vitality. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies laguna agate's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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