Chalcedony Healing Properties

• Emotional balance
• Vitality
• Stamina
• Endurance
• Energy
• Intensity
• Hardiness

significance attributed to gemstones that can be found in the accumulated references of the bible.

They have through the ages served as symbols for health and godliness. The twelve tribes of Israel were represented by twelve corresponding precious stones that were placed in the breastplate of Israel?s high priest.

 
It is thought that the name ?Chalcedony came from the city of Chalcedony on the Bosphorus where it was first discovered. It was a very popular and decorative stone in antiquity it was carved with motifs of the air and weather gods and goddesses and water sprites. This was due to the chalcedony being associated with the water and helped deal with disorders caused by it.

The Greek orator Demosthenes (384 ? 322 B.C.) is said to have placed a piece of chalcedony in this mouth when he stood on the shore of Aegean to practices speaking clearly against the roar of the sea. In the 13th century it was named after an ancient city in Turkey near Istanbul. Used in ceremonial activities of Native American Indian tribes. In Tibet this stone symbolizes the purity of the Lotus flower and the internalization of the essential.

 
Chalcedony is best known for it healing properties with the neck, tonsils and vocal cords. It protects against fever infections and all types of inflammation. Chalcedony water can be made by boiling it with a pinch of salt and is used as a treatment for hoarseness. Psychologically it can offer self-confidence, enhancing self-esteem. Removes sadness and fear, replacing with peace and joy. It symbolizes benevolence and good will, enhancing one's generosity, responsiveness and receptivity. Protector whilst traveling personally or in motor vehicles.

Relieves nightmares and bad dreams. Used to enhance successful lawsuits. It is a wonderful stone for balancing the body, mind, emotions and the spirit. Alleviates irritability. Increases lactation of nursing mothers. Appropriate decorative placement is near a bedside table or desk.

 
Magically it symbolizes calmness and composure. Tibetans see it as the stone of purity and concentration on the essential.

 
Chalcedony is classified and used with the throat Chakra, but on no account should this stone be placed with ?azurite?, as together the stones would develop too strong a power.

 
When it comes to application and care it should be noted that the Chalcedony stone must be cleansed monthly under warm running water, (dispels negativity) recharged by being placed overnight in an Amethyst geode. Placing the rock crystal and chalcedony in a glass of water and leaving it overnight can make an elixir.

 
Chalcedony is almost white to light blue and grayish blue, often banded with stripes. It has been found as pink, red and copper coloured. Chalcedony is often referred to as? milk stone? as it is because it encourages the production of milk in young mothers and prevents breast infections.

The Chalcedony stone has been found in Namibia, although the quarries are almost exhausted; Other sources are Northern Cape, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, India, Madagascar and USA.

 
Ref: (Chemical composition: SiO2 +(Fe,Mn,MnO2,Cu) Hardness 7

 
Part of Quartz family. Translucent to opaque, Blue, grey, pink.

 
Available forms: rough stone, tumbled stone, touchstone, pendant and necklace.

• Nurturance
• Generosity
• Liveliness
• Kindness
• Charity
• Friendliness

Chalcedony - Pink

Pink Chalcedony has a gentle, nurturing energy, that is said to encourage empathy and feelings of inner peace. It is believed to encourage a willingness to learn new things and to help awaken a sense of childlike wonder.

 
Pink Chalcedony is also said to promote feelings of reassurance and trust. It is believed to be especially good for children whose parents are going through a divorce or for stepchildren integrating into a new family.

In addition Pink Chalcedony is said to be a good stone for first time mothers as it is said to help with breastfeeding problems and to relieve shock and trauma. Traditionally Pink Chalcedony was worn by mothers to protect their new baby from harm.

 
In healing Pink Chalcedony is believed to support the immune system and to fortify the heart.

Crystal Properties - Pink Chalcedony

Color: Varying shades of pink.

 
Associations:

• Associated Crystals: Milky quartz, pink moonstone and rose quartz.
• Candle Color: Mauve.
• Chakra: Heart.
• Element: Water.
• Flowers & Plants: Crocus, cyclamen and pink roses.
• Herbs - Incenses - Oils: Lemon verbena, mimosa, rosewood and violet.
• Planet: Moon.
• Zodiac: Pisces.

Metaphysical Properties & Uses:

 
• Animals: -
• Children: It will help reassure children during a divorce. It is also good for helping adopted, foster or step children who may be feeling insecure.
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• Health & Healing: It is a great stone for first-time mothers and can be used for any post-natal difficulties. It will also help to relieve shock and trauma.
• Home: It will help you to better cope with difficult children or relatives.
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• Protection: -
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• Ritual: Use it for self-esteem or self-love rituals. It can also be used for gentle banishing rituals.
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• Work: Pink chalcedony will help give you a sense of your own identity when working for a large company.
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Chalcedony is a powerful cleanser, including open sores. Mothers use it to increase lactation, and it also fosters the maternal instinct. It increases physical energy. Healers use it to decrease ill effects of senility and dementia as well as to heal the eyes, gallbladder, bones, spleen, blood and circulatory system.

Metaphysical Aspects

Chalcedony is the perfect stone for zodiac signs of Cancer and Sagittarius. While it can help Cancerian to overcome their pessimism, it can also help Sagittarians to truly introspect and reflect on their lives. It helps in aligning and cleaning all the chakras so that there is a continuous flow of energy. This stone vibrates to number 9.

 
Chalcedony is truly a stone that can balance the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of life. It can align and heal the chakras and even calm the mind. A person who wears this stone gets enthusiastic and optimistic about life.


Chalcedony Associations:

Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Cancer, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Typical colours - white to grey, greyish-blue, or brown ranging from pale to nearly black.

Chalcedony has a waxy lustre, and may be semitransparent or translucent.

A natural form of silicon dioxide, Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz.

Chalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood and good will. It absorbs negative energy.

It brings the mind, body, emotions and spirit into harmony.

Chalcedony instills feelings of benevolence and generosity.

It alleviates hostility and transforms melancholy into joy.

Eases self-doubt.

Creates openness and enthusiasm.

Absorbs and dissipates negative thoughts, emotions and bad dreams.

Chalcedony improves mineral assimilation and combats mineral buildup in veins. Lessens the effects of dementia and senility. It increases physical energy. Heals the eyes, gallbladder, bones, spleen, blood and circulatory system.

In addition to the generic healing properties of Chalcedony, specific colours have additional attributes:

Blue Chalcedony

Chakras - Throat Chakra
Planet - Moon

A creative stone, Blue Chalcedony imparts mental flexibility and verbal dexterity.

It stimulates the ability to learn new languages and improves memory.

Gives feelings of light-heartedness and optimism.

Improves self-perception.

Aids regeneration of mucus membranes.

Enhances the immune system.

Blue Chalcedony has an anti-inflammatory effect and lowers temperature and blood pressure. Heals the lungs and clears the respiratory system of the effects of smoking.

Concentrically banded varieties of Chalcedony are known as Agate. Flat layered / banded varieties of Chalcedony are known as Onyx. Different varieties of Chalcedony include:

• Agate
• Bloodstone
• Blue Lace Agate
• Botswana Agate
• Carnelian
• Dendritic Agate
• Moss Agate
• Onyx
• Orbicular Jasper / Ocean Jasper
• Petrified Wood
• Sardonyx
• Tiger Eye