The Indian agates held curative powers for diseases of the eye. Egyptian agates were effective against spider and scorpion bites. In ancient times, agates were believed to have the power to protect from storms and spiders. The Sumerians were the earliest users of agate. In Sudan, they were carried as guardian spirits to counter effects of evil eye.
Agates come in various colors.
A mineral stone of lime used to ornament buildings and make vases and small bottles. Alabaster is made in and took its name from Alabastron, Egypt. Alexandrite A dark green chrysoberyl. The alexandrite appears green in daylight and red in artificial light. Amber Amber is an organic substance of vegetable origin that consists of the fossilized resin of coniferous trees.