This inexpensive gemstone is composed of silicon dioxide and is a fine grained variety of quartz. The color spectrum associated with chalcedony is very wide and it can go on to display almost any color present under the sun. It is commonly pale blue, yellow, brown or gray with a distinct wax like sheen to it. When talking about the formation and occurrence of this mineral it is noted that Chalcedony is a finely crystallized or a fibrous form of a quartz that occurs in the form of rounded crusts, rinds, or stalactites in volcanic and sedimentary rocks.
Counted amongst one of the best gemstones to be worn by individuals chalcedony is generally worn by people who wish to let in their lives positive factors like those of peace, calmness and tranquility. This particular stone has been said to be particularly useful towards the removal of emotions like fear, depression, general hysteria and a state of constant confusion. Used primarily for the purpose of beautiful carvings and engravings, the chalcedony stone when polished and buffed is used as a semi precious stone too.
There are present many varieties of this semi precious variant of chalcedony. These varieties include the likes of Agate, which is a banded gemstone; the red hued carnelian; the beautiful onyx which too features the trademark band patterns in its structure; the opaque Jasper as well as apple green Chrysoprase. Apart from these, the other notable varieties of Chalcedony include Tiger’s eye, bloodstone, sard, sardonyx and flint.
Counted amongst one of the best gemstones to be worn by individuals chalcedony is generally worn by people who wish to let in their lives positive factors like those of peace, calmness and tranquility. This particular stone has been said to be particularly useful towards the removal of emotions like fear, depression, general hysteria and a state of constant confusion. Used primarily for the purpose of beautiful carvings and engravings, the chalcedony stone when polished and buffed is used as a semi precious stone too.
There are present many varieties of this semi precious variant of chalcedony. These varieties include the likes of Agate, which is a banded gemstone; the red hued carnelian; the beautiful onyx which too features the trademark band patterns in its structure; the opaque Jasper as well as apple green Chrysoprase. Apart from these, the other notable varieties of Chalcedony include Tiger’s eye, bloodstone, sard, sardonyx and flint.