Origin-: Derived from the name of the ancient Greek town Chalkedon in Asia Minor.

Varieties-: Chalcedony, Chalcedony “Moonstone”,Chrysoprase, Carnelian, Bloodstone or Heliotrope, Prase, Agate, Onyx, Jasper, Plasma, Chrysocolla Chalcedony, Agatized Wood.

Color-: Colorless, Blue, Lavender, White Buff, Tan, Grey, Yellow, Pink, Red or Brown.

Streak-: White.

Hardness-: 6.5 to 7 with the trigonal crystal structure.

Zodiac Sign-: Cancer, Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius.

Transparency-: Semi-Transparent to opaque.

Luster-: Dull to waxy on rough surfaces; greasy on polished stones.

Occurrence-: Austria, Czech Republic, Iceland, Britain, New Zealand,Turkey, Russia, Uruguay, India, Madagascar(Burma), Mexico, Brazil, Southwestern Africa and across the USA.

Metaphysical Properties-:

• Used to assist telepathy.
• Absorbs negative energy and dissipates it.
• Harmonizes mind, body and spirit.
• Instills
• Powerful cleanser, including open sores.
• Mothers used 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.

Care and Treatments-: Protect chalcedony from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures.