Natural Moss Agate Gemstone High-Quality Reiki Charging Cleansing Bowl Set Manufacturer Supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Moss Agate History The gemstone moss agate, often called mocha stone, is well recognized for its greenish filaments that mimic spreading moss or other types of flora. The other name refers to the historic source of the gemstone, the Yemeni city of Mocha in Arabia. However, there is considerable debate about whether these names for gemstones may be used interchangeably. Some people contend that only certain types of moss agate with brown or red hue should be called mocha stone. Like other precious stones, moss agate has been worn as jewelry for a very long time. Moss agate was revered as a medicinal stone in several prehistoric societies. Moss agate was commonly recognized as a lucky stone in Britain in the late 18th century. Moss agate was also considered a stone of agriculture by farmers and gardeners because of the inclusions that resembled moss or ferns. According to legend, European farmers once hung moss agate from trees and wrapped it over the horns of oxen while plowin' to promote fruitful crops.