B is for Blue Lace Agate

B
I realize I have already talked about Agate - but there are not many Gemstones that I can think of that start with B - and not many that I myself have ( I use my stuff as pictures)
I really like Blue Lace Agate so that is my topic for the day - if you don't like it...what am I talking about of course you will like it!

Blue Lace Agate is said to be one of the most popular of the Agates ( I think because it is really pretty)

History
A man in Namibia discovered this type of Agate on his farm - hmm interesting .
This man coined the name for it as “Gem of Ecology” - Guess that name didn’t sound as good as Blue Lace and I would have to agree on that.
He named it this because the swirls in the gem reminded him of the swirls of clouds in the sky.
This type of Agate is sometimes said to be associated with the Virgin Mary - making this gem an ico on motherhood.

Star Sign
Hmm interesting, seems as though I am finding a few different answers to this question
So far it is linked to Pieces, Gemini and Aquarius - Guess its up to the person.

Colour
Pink, kidding. Blue of course. A pale powdery blue, periwinkle blue - basically shades of light blue with white bands running through it.

Healing Powers - I think from now on I am going to change the word from Powers to attributes, to me it sounds a little less superhero and a little more science.

Healing Attributes
Helps to aid in the healing of:
Sore Throats
Thyroid Problems
Headaches
Painful or Swollen Glands in the Neck
Helps to Calm Stress and Stress Related Conditions - which is basically life..
High Blood Pressure
Skin Allergies
Bone Problems
Sooth a Restless Child
Reduces Barking in Dogs
Screeching in Birds
Yowling in Cats
Hmm ok how about you find out why your animals are behaving that way as well… when my cats yowl it usually means I am on their tail or there is a strange cat at the window.
It Facilitates Communication
Protects Against Outbursts of Anger ( from self or others I am not sure, maybe both!)
It is a Peacemaker Stone
Bye Bye Birdy - Blue Lace Agate, Swarovski and Cathedral Beads With a pretty birdy charm