About Chalcedony
A cryptocrystalline form of silica (quartz), encompassing many varieties based on color and pattern. Generally, Chalcedony is a nurturing stone promoting goodwill, harmony, and emotional balance.
Primary Hues
White, Grey, Blue, Pink, Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, (Agate: banded, Jasper: opaque, patterned)
Metaphysical Properties
A nurturing stone that promotes goodwill. Believed to absorb negative energy, bring harmony, and ease self-doubt. Different varieties have unique properties.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition and emotions- aligning with Blue Chalcedony's calming and nurturing properties.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes compassion- emotional stability- and care- resonating with Chalcedony's gentle energy.
Associated Deities
Diana/Artemis
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Moon- Hunt- Intuition
Rationale: The stone's calming- moon-like energy connects it to lunar goddesses.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Kuan Yin's nurturing and compassionate energy aligns with Chalcedony.
Metaphysical Uses
Promoting Goodwill Rituals
Soothing Self-Doubt Meditation
Group Stability Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Chalcedony is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, quartz group mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal (quartz) or monoclinic (moganite) system. Its chemical formula is SiO2.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, quartz group
- Chemical Formula: SiO2
- Crystal System: Trigonal (quartz) or monoclinic (moganite)
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 60 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Various
- Cleavage: Absent
- Luster: Waxy, vitreous, dull, greasy, silky
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Agate (banded)
- Carnelian (orange/red)
- Chrysoprase (green)
- Jasper (opaque, patterned)
- Onyx (banded black/white)
- Bloodstone (green with red spots)
- Flint
- Chert
- Quartz