Chalcedony


History/Background:



Power of the Stone:

Blue chalcedony is a stone with a gentle energy that feels a bit dreamy. It 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

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.

  • Green chalcedony is told to focus attention on how to relate to others in a loving manner.
  • Pink chalcedony strengthens one's self-esteem; makes the wearer more caring of their personal appearance.
  • White chalcedony, also known as the "mother stone" is said to shield from negativity as well as cleansing the aura, it as others can stabilize the emotions during trying times.




Proper Care

*NOTE* Please contact a professional jeweler before cleaning any jewelry. The following information has been gathered from various sources and are only suggestions. 

A relatively tough stone, I have found no special care and cleaning instructions.

Jewelry

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. f.Inguz does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements. 
Information sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003 
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002 
Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by A. Melody, 1991
Healing Crystals: The A - Z Guide to 430 Gemstones by Michael Gienger, 1997
Charms of Light: Healing with Energy, Light and Love by Caryl Haxworth
Shimmerlings
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