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| Chalcedony /
Chalcedony
* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.
| area of production | USA, Brazil, India, Madagascar, Uruguay |
|---|---|
| color | White, gray, blue, pale brown, dark brown, black, etc. |
| hardness | 6.5～7 |
| composition | SiO2 |
the meanings of the stones
Highlights your generosity and makes you feel peaceful.
characteristics
Being produced in Chalcedon, an ancient town in Greece, the stone's name comes from the Greek word for the town, Chalkedon. Some chalcedony stones have striped patterns and when they include other elements they are known as agates. Some of the Chalcedony stones have other names according to the color, those without such names are otherwise called by using the color they show. In the case of red ones, they are given the name‘carnelian,' while those with an apple green color are given the name‘chrysoprase.'
history
A mineral used in a variety of ways by various peoples from around the world since ancient times, including cameos, beads for accessories, or seals. It is said that in ancient times chalcedony was used to make the Holy Grail with silver lining on the inside to prevent from poisoning.
purification
Moonlight bathing,Sun bathing,Washing under flowing water,Placing on stone cluster,Using salt,Smoking with incense
