Inca agate properties

This semi-precious stone, Inca agate, enchants with captivating colors, featuring a matrix ranging from white, blue-gray, blue, yellow, red, orange to vermillion. It is traversed by bands with hues varying from red, orange, yellow to purple.

Originating from the Andes mountains in Peru, it takes its name from the pre-Hispanic Inca civilization.

Introduced to the market in 2012, it comes from 4 distinct deposits, often in the form of nodules measuring 4 to 10 cm. Frequently displaying fissures and druse formations, the selection and cutting for high-quality cabochons are intricate, contributing to its relatively higher cost. Despite these challenges, it has won over numerous collectors and remains among the most sought-after stones in the market.

Mines: Peru.

History, legends and beliefs about Inca agate

This stone is quite recent on the market (2012). Therefore, there is no special anecdote about this stone.

Healing properties and benefits of Inca agate

• For the same reasons, there is no particular healing property about this stone. Please, check the healing properties of agate in general.