Blue Chalcedony

Blue Chalcedony

A rare variety of Chalcedony, Blue Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline silicate mineral belonging to the Quartz family. It appears in large mass formations that are ideal for crafting, cutting, and tumbling.

Blue chalcedony can be found everywhere in the world; however, the best or hot spots where we can find them in abundance are Turkey, Namibia, and Montana.
The stone is also known as Blue Agate, Glory Blue Chalcedony and Montana Glory Blue, and it stands for balance, generosity, benevolence, goodwill, harmony and flexibility.

Origin of the stone

In ancient times, chalcedony was very popular. Because this stone is related to the weather, it was carved with symbols and themes of air and water deities, as well as water sprites.

Native American Indians treated Blue Chalcedony as a sacred stone, and it is believed that the stone was regularly used to enforce stability during meditation and other ceremonial activities as it created a pathway to receive a successful transmission from the spiritual world.

Did you know, since the year 1967, Nebraska’s official state gemstone is Blue Chalcedony?

Properties of blue chalcedony stones

• The stones have a chemical composition that is in line with silica SiO2, and they appear in a hexagonal crystalline structure.
• The stones are strikingly hard and form in nature with white streaks on them. It registers a 7 on the Mohs scale for hardness!
• Blue chalcedony has a transparent-to-opaque look and is coloured with traces of iron, copper, titanium and manganese. The gem displays various shades of blue, including robin’s egg blue, violet-blue, and sky blue. You will also find blue chalcedony stones that are greyer in color than blue!
• These stones have a waxy to vitreous lustre coupled with an inviting and beautiful translucence.
• When it comes to fracture, these stones are uneven, splintery and conchoidal. The gems do not have any cleavage.

The magical powers of blue chalcedony

• The stone absorbs and melts away all the negative energies
• It boosts optimism, stamina and vitality
• Blue chalcedony promotes generosity, serenity and joy
• The gemstone helps to complete prolonged projects and initiatives
• It helps to lessen the “speak before you think” attitude
• Blue chalcedony helps to correct the physical, mental and emotional imbalances
• The stone lessens the fear of speaking in public and helps to conquer stage fright Blue chalcedony in the world of jewellery

Blue chalcedony stones have an eye-catching color and come with great hardness, which helps them to be used extensively in a variety of jewellery pieces. Thanks to their abundance, affordability and variations of patterns, shapes and colors, the gemstones are popular amidst professional jewellers and collectors.

Blue chalcedony can be used in different types of jewelry, starting from pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The best part is, these stones do not require any special maintenance.

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