Chalcedon is a translucent variety of quartz. One of the versions of the origin of the name of the stone claims that the word "Chalcedony" is associated with the name of the Hallone's locality (located in the area of Malaya Asia, near the Marmara Sea). But in different sources, Chalcedons are found under such names: California lunar stone, blue moonstone, Stone of St. Stephen, as well as Mecca stone.
Minerals varieties
This amazing gem in natural conditions can be found in a wide variety of species, each of which has its own characteristic color and structure.Find out what awaits you today - a horoscope for today for all zodiac signs
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In total, such types of chalacedones can be distinguished:
- Chrysoprases - silica, for whom the fine-crystal structure is characteristic. As part of chrysophras, you can find quarters, chalcedons with a minor percentage of magazines and tridimits. Chalcedons differ in a green tint, which causes the presence of nickel.
- Mtroriolites are quite rare from the varieties of chalcedines, according to its greenish tint, it is very similar to chrysoprase. In nature there are saturated green, deep emerald or pale green minerals. There is no nickel as part of the moths, and the stone received its color due to the presence of chromium oxide.
- Sapphisins are very popular in jewelry gentle blue minerals. The unusual color of their color provides an amazing effect of color refractive in stone.
- Chernelics - about this type of chalacedone heard, probably absolutely all. Gem is easily identified according to a characteristic reddish shade, which is often complemented by half-swords. In addition to red, the carnelian is still found in brown, yellow and ocher shades. This color allows you to achieve an iron oxide contained in the mineral.
- Kakholongi - a more rare type of chalcedons, is distinguished by white or dairy. Stone can also call "milk opal". For the most part, the mineral is distinguished by porous, indefinite composition.
- Agatha is bluish, blue or purple chalcedones with dense stripes texture. The color saturation of the stone will depend on the degree of rustling of quartz.
- Mochoviki - the name of these stones provides their structure of color, which very much resembles natural moss. As part of the Mokhovik, such chemical elements can be found: starting with iron oxide and ending with manganese and nickel. In nature, you can meet a variety of color versions of the Mochovik - they can have a cold stalted shade, which changes to dairy and white tones.
- Chalcedone onks - this gem is formed by dense chalcedone and quartz layers. Additionally, onyks differ in characteristic strips, which, as a rule, have a reddish tint.
- Jasper - thanks to the fine-grained jasper quartz structure, unique patterns are acquiring, very similar to a variety of curls. The color palette of the stone varies from gentle-yellow to saturated honey tones.
- Endrigues - these stones are inherent translucency, as well as light colors.
Where they find Chalacedones
For the most part, chalacedones can be found in volcanic rock, as well as in areas with thermal sources. From the regions of the globe, where the basic deposits of the stone are located: Iceland, South America, Peru, as well as some of the islands - for example, Fero.
As for the Russian Federation, there are also enough gem deposits here - it is mined from rock. First places in the list of leaders in the production of chalcedone are the Urals, Karelia and Siberia. In addition, the stone is rich in the banks of the Rivers Don and Volga.
The most attractive appearance of stone options can be found in the volcanic rock - it is characterized by a very complex structure and bright color.
Healing power Mineral
For chalacedone, such medical properties are characteristic:- The stone will become an excellent assistant at nervous exhaustion, he will relieve its owner from depressive states, will lead to the norm, will eliminate insomnia and nightmares.
- Blowed chalcedones contribute to the increase in blood pressure and normalize the work of the heart.
- Jewelry with Halcedon needs to wear those who suffer from the hyperoportability of the nervous system.
But pay attention to the fact that the decorations with chalcedons should not be worn constantly!
Magic properties of Chalcedony
Since the distant antiquity, people endowed the stone with a whole range of magical properties:
- It is believed that due to its huge energy potential, a person will easily cope with difficult life situations, so the stone was used to improve mood and get rid of longing.
- Chalcedons allow to remain at a balanced state in any life circumstances, prevent the development of aggressiveness and anger of their host.
- A greedy man will make a more generous stone, and the uncertain in his abilities will give an infinite faith in herself.
- Due to its pronounced magical properties, Chalcedony took an important place in various ritual acts and magician rites. Miscellaneous charms, amulets and talismans are made of it, which are designed to protect their owner from unclean power.
- In particular, Halcedon provides assistance to unmarried representatives of beautiful gender: using decorations with chalcedons, they will look more attractive and sexy in the eyes of a male sex and in the near future will be able to find their love. To this end, women are encouraged to use bracelets with stone.
- A stone can help to maintain a harmonious atmosphere in already existing relationships - it is necessary to put raw pieces of rocks under the mattress on which you are going to sleep to notice the magical action of the mineral.
Do not forget that for the manifestation of the magical abilities of the stone, it is necessary to believe in his help.
Chalcedony and Astrology
Experts of astrology are convinced that in its color the stone is most suitable for the earth signs of the zodiac. But each of the types of chalacedone has its own characteristic features and properties.
The general is that all types of stone have a soothing, pacifying effect on their owners. They will make a person calmly, will give the clarity of consciousness, fill the necessary mental strength.
Astrologers believe that representatives of any zodiacal constellations can wear structures. But the most pronounced assistance to the gem will bring to Deev and Aquarius. At the same time, it is important to adhere to certain rules for choosing colors for different signs of the zodiac.
So, the calves and weights are worth choosing green and yellow stones.
Scorpions can use black gems.
Capricorn are all the dark tones of stones.
And the Archers will feel the most pronounced help of the mineral in any color version, because he will give them a powerful charge of positive energy, makes more successful and strong morally.
Very often, the chalacedones are called lunar stones, so they are ideal for those who have appeared on the world in this phase of the Moon, turning into the perfect charm and talisman.
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