Composed of Chalcedony (extremely finely crystalline quartz--called cryptocrystalline). Contains visible impurities in the form of dendrite (a branching figure or marking, resembling moss or a shrub or tree) shapes that resemble moss. Agate in general, gets its name from the river Achates in Sicily, where it is said to have been discovered. The Moss Agate variety gets its name not from the green "moss-like" inclusions, but rather from the Arabian seaport of Mocha (Al Mukna) on the Red Sea Coast of Yemen where it first became popular.

• A Native American Power stone. One of the top three stones for "talking" to. It is superior for emotional balancing. An abundance stone, gives an eye for beauty, especially during gardening and landscaping. 
• Helpful in reinforcing the immune system and working with digestive disorders. A number of people have found it helpful for a stiff neck. It is a real relaxing stone. One of the finest stones for intuition and Shamanic Journeying
• The mineral totem for the Cornplanting Moon. The plant totem is the Yarrow, and the animal is Deer. The colors are green and white, and the elemental influence is from the Butterfly clan.
   Teaches people in this position to clearly see their link with the mineral and plant kingdoms.
• In addition to a full crop, moss agate brings general abundance, success, and prosperity. It can also help one gain peace with extreme or excessive duties in life and brings self-confidence and higher self-esteem. Associated with the heart chakra, and is a stone of compatibility and friendship. It is also believed to help improve circulation, enhance healing of all types, overcome digestive or intestinal disorders. Green moss agate is said to assist in finding hidden treasure, and is a stone of prosperity.
• Legend has it that agate guarded the wearer from all dangers and endowed the wearer with a bold heart.
• Wearers become temperate, continent and cautious. Agate helps one view themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint
• Agate enhances creativity and strengthens the intellect, making it a beneficial stone for both students and artists.
• Agate Moss is an aura protector that neutralizes fears and opens the mind and Beginning to new ideas. For meditation, the clouds lead the mind into astral realms and expand consciousness. Eases emotional pain, aids creative visualization, increases trust and strength for earthly survival. Connector to spirit guides, helps open communications with unseen entities. Helps you connect with nature spirits and the land. Allows one to see all the beauty one's eyes touch.
• "Moss Agate has been used in rainmaking ceremonies."
• Helps one to experience their higher self, Nature, and unconditional love. Like most green stones it also helps to increase abundance, prosperity, and healing. Helps one to communicate with nature spirits.. Cooling, relaxing, soothing, and quieting--brings forth images of waterfalls and lying in deep moss.
• Cleans the superphysical mirrors allowing for an increase in the physical vibratory rate as the physical image is cleared of accumulated muck. Can work with some allergies by pulling irritants from the aura. Helps to clear out the leftover vibrations of toxins, chemicals and food additives.
• Cleans and massages the sinuses and lymph glands. Can extract excess of silicates from the body. Clears toxic energy patterns from the body.

Mystical Properties:  Moss Agate has long been thought helpful to the farmer and when worn while planting, is thought to ensure a good crop. Often called the "Gardener's Stone".
Some mention it as useful in locating hidden "treasure" and for money spells. Moss Agate is said to align itself with the Heart Chakra and is thought to help bring peace and balance to those with excessive duty in their lives. According to Edgar Cayce, one of the most famous Psychics of our day, agate is "an incense to the finer self that makes for an awakening, an opening of the inner self for the receptiveness. An attunement is made through such vibrations.Agates have long been thought magical, curing everything from thirst, the evil-eye, the bites of scorpions (Sicilian Agate), insomnia, bad dreams, intestinal troubles, skin diseases, and increase fertility (green varieties). Bishop Marbodus of Rennes in the 12th Century said Agates make their possessors more eloquent, prudent and amiable. Ancient Moslems believed powdered agate drank in water, would cure insanity. Considered a Gem of Autumn it is said to be lucky for those born in the 4th hour of the morning. Agates are the traditional gift of the 12th  Wedding Anniversary. Healing Properties: Thought to improve circulation and help in elimination of wastes. Scientific Properties: A nice, hard gemstone, Moss Agate is composed of Chalcedony (extremely finely crystalline quartz--called cryptocrystalline). with embedded dendrites of various materials. Moss Agate differs from Tree Agate in that the background is generally clear, whereas in Tree Agate, the background is distinctly white. Much of modern day Agate comes from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, Mexico and Maine, Utah and Colorado. Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale Associated essential oils:  All conifers & Yarrow Blends:  Spruce Mesa - Into the Woods - Way of the Leaf - Pine Creek