Yemeni Aqeeq Stone (Red Agate)

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The semi-precious Yemeni Aqeeq retains celestial powers of protection, safety, harmony, balance, and inner bliss. It is also called the Yemen Stone, the Immortal Stone, Singer’s Stone, Yemeni Hakik, Yemeni Agate or Red Agate. It is a type of chalcedony with distinct white patterns in colours like light to dark red, green, orange, brown, etc. This gemstone resembles a palm fruit. It is an affordable astrological substitute for Ruby Manik stone . The ecstatic beauty and surreal spiritual powers make this gemstone highly desirable in jewellery and astrology. Read More About Who Should Wear Benefits Quality & Pricing Care & Cleaning FAQs What is a Yemeni Aqeeq Stone (Red Agate)? Yemeni Hakik stone is a cryptocrystalline quartz that forms in cooling lava, alluvial deposits, mineral-rich soil, and volcanic rock formations. It contains iron or hematite with white and orange bands. Explore the types before you buy Yemeni Aqeeq stones: Honey Yemeni Hakik : It has a honey-like yellowish-brown colour, gliding luster, and distinct bands. Yellow Yemeni Akik : This red agate has a light red to yellow colour with white bands. Brown Yemeni Akik : This type has a deep to light brown colour with white or yellow patterns. Flower Red Agate : Flower red agate shows clusters of red, brown, and white bands that appear like blooming flowers. Crackled Fire Agate : This heat-treated Yemeni Aqeeq variety has a brownish-yellow colour with iridescent cracks that appear like flickering flames within the gemstone. Red Eye Aqeeq : It has a yellow to brown tone with oval or circular patterns that appear like a red eye. Properties of Natural Red Aqeeq Stone: Properties Description Mineral Family Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) Origin Mines of Yemen like Mount Elhan in Aanas and regions of Ashar, Kholan, Jabal Nogum etc. Colour Light red to deep brown with bands Clarity White or yellow bands or lines Cut Cabochon, oval, round, square, pear, etc. Hardness ( Mohs Scale ) 6.5-7 Luster Vitreous to Glossy