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CALCEDOINE

Used for thousands of years, Chalcedony is one of the first stones worked by man. Known for its visual softness and milky hues ranging from pale blue to light grey, it has been carved into seals, jewelry and sacred objects since Antiquity. Its name comes from the ancient city of Chalcedon (today Kadıköy in Turkey), an important center of the gemstone trade in Greco-Roman times. Appreciated for its silky brilliance and calm energy, Chalcedony today is associated with benevolent communication, inner balance and serenity.

GEM TYPE
MICROCRYSTALLINE QUARTZ
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
BLUE / GREY / LAVENDER
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Brazil
India
Madagascar
United States
Namibia
Turkey
The bluish color of some chalcedonies is due to the presence of very fine inclusions of quartz fibers and minerals.

A little history

In ancient times, Chalcedony was widely used to make seals and talismans, as its smooth surface allowed for fine engraving. Among the Romans, public orators often wore Chalcedony amulets around their necks to enhance their eloquence and inspire confidence in their audiences. Chalcedony artifacts have also been found in royal tombs in Mesopotamia, testifying to its prestigious role in rites of protection and homage to the gods.

LITHOTHERAPY

Chalcedony is associated with emotional serenity and confidence-building. It is said to have the following benefits:

Calm communication
It helps to express emotions clearly and calmly.
Emotional serenity
It is said to ease tension and reduce outbursts of anger or irritability.
Building confidence
It would encourage more fluid self-expression while respecting others.
Emotional balance
It would accompany periods of transition and change, bringing stability and gentleness.
Emotional protection
It helps filter discordant energies, creating a protective cocoon around its wearer.
Associated astrological signs
Gemini, Sagittarius & Cancer.
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