Blue Chalcedony - SM

Blue Chalcedony is the cryptocrystalline variety of quartz, meaning the crystals are too small to even be seen by a microscope. It is made up of very small fibrous layers, and may display radiating stalactite, grape-like or kidney shapes.

Item Size: Small 1/2 - 3/4" (12-20mm)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Mineral Class: Silicates

Mineral Species: Tectosilicates (Framework Silicates)

Mineral Group: Quartz

Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with colloidal iron hydrates

Composition:
46.74% - Silicon Si
53.26% - Oxygen O₂

Environment: Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks

IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) Prehistoric

Locality: Quartz as a group is very common mineral found world wide

Name Origin: CHALCEDONY – From the Greek port city of Chalcedon. QUARTZ - From the German quarz, of uncertain origin.

Blue Chalcedony Sources: USA, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Iceland, England, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, Russia, Brazil, Morocco


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Cleavage: Indistinct

Color: Bluish

Crystal System: Trigonal - Trapezohedral

Density: 2.6 - 2.65, Average = 2.62

Diaphaniety: Transparent – Opaque

Fracture: Conchoidal - Fractures developed in brittle materials characterized by smoothly curving surfaces, (e.g. quartz)

Habit: Crystalline - Coarse - Occurs as well-formed coarse sized crystals.

Habit: Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals.

Habit: Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces.

Hardness: 7 - Quartz

Luminescence: Triboluminescent

Luster: Waxy, dull

Magnetism: Nonmagnetic

Specific Gravity: 2.65 or less if cryptocrystalline

Streak: White


METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Affirmation: I am at peace with myself and my world, and my awareness of all that I am is ever-growing.

Chakras: Throat, third eye

Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Capricorn

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Beneficial for: Lactation; depression; nightmares; regeneration of mucous membranes; disease caused by pressure; glaucoma; immune system; lymph and edema; anti-inflammatory; high temperature; blood pressure; lungs; the effects of smoking; diabetes; generosity; hostility; lawsuits; nightmares; fear of the dark; hysteria; negative thoughts; turbulent emotions; maternal instinct; mineral assimilation; mineral build-up in veins; dementia; senility; holistic healing; eyes; bones; throat health; vocal strain

When there is a need for softness in the auric field, at times when stresses mount and one’s center begins to wobble, Blue Chalcedony can restore calm and balance, touching the energy field like the soothing blue of a cool mountain lake. Traditionally used in weather magic, Blue Chalcedony is excellent for clearing illnesses associated with weather and pressure changes. Warding off psychic attack, including spells and incantations, its serene vibrations soothe one’s whole being, from the conscious mind to the inner child, and all the way down to the animal self. It can help prevent energetic leaks and repair holes in the aura. It aids one in releasing deep anger patterns from the energy field, as well as desperation, panic, fear, and anxiety, as it helps one to center in the present instead of habitually projecting into an imaginary future, Blue Chalcedony imparts lightheartedness, facilitating acceptance of new situations and improving self-perception.

Blue Chalcedony affects the mind on many levels, imparting mental flexibility and verbal dexterity, and stimulating telepathy and all types of communications with the invisible realms. It helps one speak one’s deepest knowledge and guidance with ease, things which are below ones normal conscious awareness, and is thus a good stone for those in therapy and an excellent tool for those engaged in counseling others. It is a powerful stone for communicating with Spirit and can be used to encourage speaking in tongues or the language of Light. It can assist in remembrance of past lives, and the memories recovered will be those most relevant to what is needed for one’s progress and growth.

*Also all generic properties of chalcedony