Chalcedony

Stone of Spirit

Chalcedony is one of the world’s oldest, most abundant, and most popular gems, is a very fine-grained (Cryptocrystalline) variety of the Silica Mineral Quartz. Mineralogists consider Chalcedony a variety of Quartz, but gemologists and gem professionals treat the two as separate species. Considered a sacred stone by the Native American Indians, chalcedony nurtures and promotes brotherhood and good will.

HARDNESS

6.5 - 7

Treatment

Heating, Dyeing.

COLOR

Various colours. Blue, Lavender, White, Buff, Light Tan, Gray, Yellow, Pink, Red, Brown.

Country Source

Czech Republic, Iceland, Mexico, Australia, Italy, Germany, India, Russia, Brazil, Scotland, United States, Uraguay.

Care & Cleaning

Safe : Warm, soapy water.
Never : Steam cleaning, Ultrasonic cleaning.

Healing Properties

Harmonise mind, body, and spirit.
Promote healing of open sores.
Foster maternal instincts and aid lactation.

Features & Traits

Chalcedony is fairly affordable, and it comes in an incredibly wide range of colours and patterns. It heads a family which includes Agate, Carnelian, Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, and Onyx.